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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. What reason is given to Mr. Slope for his firing?
(a) His poor sermon.
(b) His harassment of Eleanor.
(c) His relationship with the signora.
(d) His lies to gain power.

2. At the Thorne's party, what does Mr. Slope do when Eleanor tries to be alone?
(a) He watches her from a distance.
(b) He leaves her alone.
(c) He follows her.
(d) He makes fun of her.

3. Why does Mrs. Grantly have sympathy for her sister, Eleanor?
(a) Because Eleanor was quiet and shy.
(b) Because Eleanor didn't want children.
(c) Because Eleanor married a clergyman.
(d) Because Eleanor went abroad for two months.

4. What does Charlotte try to convince her father to do in Chapter 45?
(a) Kick Bertie out.
(b) Give her money.
(c) Not kick Bertie out.
(d) Take Eleanor in.

5. What article does Mr. Slope threaten to write?
(a) One in support of the Bishop.
(b) One against Barchester Cathedral.
(c) One against Mrs. Proudie.
(d) One in support of Mr. Arabin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who fires Mr. Slope?

3. Who does Dr. Gwynne support for wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?

4. What does the Archdeacon tell Mr. Arabin about his wedding?

5. What new job does the Bishop take on?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Dr. Harding visit Hiram's Hospital in Chapter 52?

3. What things does Mr. Arabin do when he goes to London in Chapter 34?

4. Why do the conservatives of Barchester fear that Mr. Slope will become the next Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

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

6. What character does the author side with in regards to religion, and why?

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

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

9. What does the Archdeacon convince Dr. Harding to do in Chapter 47?

10. What role does Dr. Harding play in helping Mr. Arabin become Dean?

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