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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Mr. Slope planning on working?
(a) At Hiram's Hospital.
(b) A church in London.
(c) At a newspaper in London.
(d) At Mr. Quiverful's old church.

2. Where do the Stanhopes go before Eleanor's wedding?
(a) France.
(b) London.
(c) The United States.
(d) Italy.

3. How does Mr. Slope lose some of his favoritism in the quest for the deanery?
(a) He did not go to the cathedral.
(b) He spoke against the cathedral.
(c) He spent too much time with the signora.
(d) He gave another poor sermon.

4. What does the author compare the end of a novel to?
(a) The end of a long walk.
(b) The end of a train ride.
(c) The end of a poker game.
(d) The end of a children's party.

5. Why does Eleanor wake up early the morning after the engagement?
(a) Because she might run into Mr. Arabin.
(b) Because she was hungry.
(c) Because she wanted to find Miss Thorne.
(d) Because she could not sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Archdeacon give Eleanor as a present on her wedding day?

2. In Chapter 32, who does the Bishop decide to give the wardenship to?

3. Who goes against the Thorne's wishes at their party?

4. At the Thorne's party,who does Mrs. Proudie suggest has a chance to become the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

5. Why is Mr. Arabin at the Stanhope house in Chapter 46?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mr. Arabin talk to the signora at the Thorne's party?

2. How does Eleanor describe her love for Mr. Arabin in Chapter 49?

3. In Chapter 45, why do Bertie and his father argue and what is the result?

4. What makes the gathering at the Thorne estate in Chapter 33 complicated for Eleanor?

5. What does the game of quintain mean to the Thornes?

6. When Mr. Slope visits in Chapter 46, what does the signora do to scare him away?

7. Why does Miss Thorne feel Eleanor would be a good wife for Mr. Arabin?

8. What role does the Prime Minister play in the position of Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

9. Why doesn't Eleanor want to tell the Archdeacon about her engagement to Mr. Arabin?

10. Why does Dr. Harding feel he is a poor candidate for the deanery?

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