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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Slope discuss the position of warden with Dr. Harding?

2. What happens to the Archdeacon's meeting with the Bishop about the wardenship in Chapter 18?

3. In Chapter 1, who dies?

4. What has Dr. Stanhope done while collecting his salary from the church?

5. Who does the Archdeacon want as warden of Hiram's Hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Archdeacon discover when he does research following Mr. Slope's sermon?

2. In Chapter 24, what happens between Mr. Slope and Mr. Quiverful in regards to the wardenship?

3. What do the Proudies, Mr. Slope, and the Archdeacon debate during their meeting in Chapter 5?

4. How are the Thornes contrasted with the clergy of Barchester?

5. In Chapter 2, what does the bill Parliament passes mean to Hiram's Hospital?

6. Briefly describe the Stanhope's children.

7. How does Miss Thorne show that she is behind the times while having lunch with Mr. Arabin, the Archdeacon, and Eleanor?

8. What happens in Chapter 15 in regards to Mr. Slope and his role in filling the wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?

9. How does Eleanor's family react to the letter from Mr. Slope?

10. How does Mr. Arabin discover that he is in love with Eleanor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The signora seems to live to seduce men and do little else. Examine the signora as a catalyst for the other characters. Choose four characters and explain how the signora impacted them. What is ironic about her character? What makes her deeper than she originally seems?

Essay Topic 2

"Barchester Towers" is considered to be written in the style of realism. Describe this movement of literature and what makes this novel a good example of realism. What makes the novel not fit into the description of realism?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this novel often traveled between London and Barchester. Who resides in which city? What takes place in each city? What does each city represent? Compare and contrast the cities and explain their roles in the development of the characters, plot, and conflict between liberal and conservative factions of the church.

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