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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. Who does Dr. Harding go to in order to discuss the issue of Sunday school?

2. In Chapter 16, what causes a rift in Mr. Slope's relationship with Mrs. Proudie?

3. What does the Archdeacon feel he represents?

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

5. At the party in Chapter 11, what do Bertie and the Bishop discuss?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What makes the evening at the Stanhopes in Chapter 19 complicated for Mr. Slope?

3. How does Mr. Slope run his church?

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

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

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

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

8. Describe Mr. Slope's sermon in Chapter 6.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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?

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