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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. How does Eleanor feel about the Stanhopes at the end of Chapter 42?
(a) She feels used.
(b) She feels afraid.
(c) She feels welcome.
(d) She feels confused.

2. Who does Eleanor run into after leaving the Thornes' party?
(a) Bertie.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Mr. Arabin.

3. How does Dr. Harding respond to the news of Eleanor's engagement?
(a) He is angry and confused.
(b) He is nervous and upset.
(c) He is shocked and excited.
(d) He is pleased and calm.

4. Who upstages the signora's entrance at the Thorne's party?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) The Lookalofts.
(c) Countess de Courcy.
(d) Eleanor.

5. How does Eleanor feel about her father's offer of the deanery?
(a) She agrees that he is too old.
(b) She wants him to take it.
(c) She can't decide how she feels.
(d) She thinks it's really a trick.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Miss Thorne feel about her matchmaking plan?

2. Who does Dr. Harding suggest for the deanery?

3. What surprises Mrs. Quiverful about the Archdeacon when they meet in Chapter 50?

4. Who fires Mr. Slope?

5. Where does the Bishop visit with the Archbishop to discuss the deanery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does the Archdeacon give everyone gifts on the day of Mr. Arabin and Eleanor's wedding?

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

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

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

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