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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 does Mr. Slope learn about Eleanor when he is visiting Mr. Quiverful?

2. Why does Mr. Slope feel he will have power in Barchester?

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

4. In Chapter 29, who comes to see Eleanor to discuss her relationship with Mr. Slope?

5. Who does Mr. Slope visit in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Mr. Slope write in his letter to Eleanor in Chapter 27?

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

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

6. What surprises Eleanor about Mr. Arabin when they talk in Chapter 21?

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

8. How does Bertie act at the Proudie's party in Chapter 11?

9. Briefly describe the Stanhope's children.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How could "Barchester Towers" be considered a romantic comedy? What characters are involved and what are their plot lines? How does this reflect the romantic comedies of our time? What is similar or dissimilar?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

"Barchester Towers" is centered on the conflict of traditional vs. progressive religion. Summarize each side and the characters that support it. How is each side depicted in this novel, how do they clash, and what is the resolution?

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