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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 Madeleine, "the signora", arrive late in Chapter 10?

2. In Chapter 2, what makes Dr. Harding scandalous?

3. How does Eleanor Harding feel about Mr. Slope's proposed Sunday school?

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

5. How many people live in the Thorne household?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 16, what role does Mrs. Proudie play in filling the wardenship?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Dr. Harding learn about the wardenship of Hiram's Hospital in Chapter 14, and how does he respond?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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?

Essay Topic 2

What is the relationship between the church and the government in "Barchester Towers"? Who has more power at what times? How is their power intertwined? What does Trollope say about the relationship between the church and the government in "Barchester Towers"?

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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