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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. How does Mrs. Quiverful get to the Proudie's?

2. When Eleanor talks to Bertie about Mr. Slope, what do they agree on?

3. What does Eleanor do in the morning at the end of Chapter 29?

4. What does Mrs. Quiverful tell Mrs. Proudie about that makes Mrs. Proudie want to help her?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the relationship of power between Dr. Proudie, Mrs. Proudie, and Mr. Slope as described in Chapter 3.

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

3. What happens when Mr. Slope visits with Eleanor Bold and Susan Grantly?

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

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

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

7. In Chapter 12, what changes does Mr. Slope suggest for Hiram's Hospital?

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

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

10. Describe Mr. Arabin's history with religion.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of "Barchester Towers" it appears that all the characters have happy endings. What is significant about the ending of this novel? How does this close the conflict between the conservative and liberal factions of the church? What has been resolved in regards to the church vs. the government? How is it possible for all the characters to have happy endings?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

What do the Stanhopes represent in the church? Describe their story and explain what role they play in the conflict between the conservative and liberal factions of the church. Be sure to comment on each member of the Stanhope family.

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