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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. Who says: "I like everything old-fashioned"?
(a) Mr. Arabin.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Mrs. Bold.
(d) Miss Thorne.

2. Who is appointed warden of Hiram's Hospital?
(a) Dr. Harding.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) Mr. Quiverful.
(d) Mr. Stanhope.

3. Why are the tenant farmers angry with the Lookalofts?
(a) They sold their farm.
(b) They are breaking up their family.
(c) They joined the upper class party.
(d) They tricked the Thornes.

4. Why is Bertie supposed to propose to Eleanor?
(a) Because of his debt.
(b) Because of his love.
(c) Because he wants to save her.
(d) Because of a dare.

5. During the Thorne's party, what happens to the son of one of their tenants?
(a) He gets kicked out.
(b) He is thrown from a horse.
(c) He has too much to drink.
(d) He gets into a fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Archbishop feel is capable of being Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

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

3. In Chapter 33, who is Eleanor anxious to forgive?

4. Where does the Archbishop live?

5. Who ends up whispering the name of Mr. Arabin to a "distinguished person" in regards to the deanery?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Eleanor respond when Mr. Slope follows her at the Thorne's party?

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

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

6. How does Mrs. Proudie try to humiliate Mr. Slope in Chapter 51?

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

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

9. What happens in Chapter 39 when the Lookalofts join the upper class party?

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

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