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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 does the Archdeacon give Eleanor as a present on her wedding day?
(a) A box of pearls.
(b) A cob.
(c) A sapphire bracelet.
(d) A pony chair.

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

3. How does Mr. Slope feel when he leaves the Stanhopes' in Chapter 46?
(a) Sad and embarrassed.
(b) Full of peace.
(c) Horrified and scared.
(d) Full of hatred.

4. Where does the Bishop visit with the Archbishop to discuss the deanery?
(a) Barchester.
(b) Neverfield.
(c) The Thorne estate.
(d) London.

5. What does Mr. Slope plan to do at the Thorne's party?
(a) Confess his feelings for the signora.
(b) Announce that he is the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral.
(c) Leave early.
(d) Ask Eleanor to marry him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Archdeacon support Mr. Arabin as the new Dean?

2. Who fires Mr. Slope?

3. Where does the Archbishop live?

4. Who tells the Archdeacon about Eleanor's marriage plans?

5. After talking with Mr. Arabin at the Thorne's party, how does the signora feel about Mr. Arabin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What factors make Mr. Arabin an agreeable candidate for Eleanor according to Dr. Harding?

5. What happens when Mr. Arabin tells Mrs. Grantly about his engagement?

6. What does Bertie do instead of proposing marriage to Eleanor?

7. How does the wardenship appointment affect Dr. Gwynne?

8. What happens to Mr. Slope in London after being fired in Barchester?

9. Why does Charlotte suggest Bertie as a good person to defend Eleanor's honor?

10. What does Mr. Slope do in Chapter 32 to try to become Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

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