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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. What do the Proudies do when they return from London in Chapter 10?

2. In Chapter 3, who is described as controlling what Dr. Proudie does?

3. In Chapter 6, who preaches at the church in Barchester as part of a challenge?

4. In Chapter 6, what does the Archdeacon feel the church of Barchester needs?

5. Why does Mrs. Quiverful visit Mrs. Proudie?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens to Mr. Slope and Mrs. Proudie's relationship after discussing the wardenship in Chapter 26?

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

6. What does the Archdeacon tell Eleanor about her relationship with Mr. Slope?

7. Briefly describe the Stanhope's children.

8. When the Proudies announce they are having a party in Chapter 10, what are some of the concerns their guests feel?

9. When Mrs. Proudie visits Mr. Slope in Chapter 17, what things does she tell him?

10. What does the Archdeacon plan to do in terms of the wardenship at the end of Chapter 18?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Trollope use the Lookalofts to make a social commentary? What is he saying about the people of Barchester? How do other characters' interactions with the Lookalofts add to his commentary? What makes this a significant and useful device?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between the Bishop and his wife. How is power reflected in the couple? How do they impact the other characters and the plot of "Barchester Towers"? What makes their relationship fit in with the themes of power struggle and conflict? Use specific examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Follow the relationship between Mrs. Proudie and Mr. Slope from beginning to end. Why are they friends? What are they trying to accomplish? How do they work together and how do they work against each other? What symbols does Trollope use to describe their relationship?

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