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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. In Chapter 16, what causes a rift in Mr. Slope's relationship with Mrs. Proudie?
2. Who does the Archdeacon want as warden of Hiram's Hospital?
3. Where do the Proudies go after Mr. Slope's sermon?
4. Who can go to Hiram's Hospital?
5. How is Mr. Arabin described in terms of his religion?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 2, what does the bill Parliament passes mean to Hiram's Hospital?
2. Describe Mr. Arabin's history with religion.
3. How do Dr. Harding and Eleanor respond to each other when they discuss Sunday school in Chapter 13?
4. What does Dr. Harding learn about the wardenship of Hiram's Hospital in Chapter 14, and how does he respond?
5. What happens when Mr. Slope visits with Eleanor Bold and Susan Grantly?
6. What does Mr. Slope write in his letter to Eleanor in Chapter 27?
7. How does Bertie act at the Proudie's party in Chapter 11?
8. What do the Proudies, Mr. Slope, and the Archdeacon debate during their meeting in Chapter 5?
9. What does the Archdeacon plan to do in terms of the wardenship at the end of Chapter 18?
10. What happens in Chapter 15 in regards to Mr. Slope and his role in filling the wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Mr. Slope fought for power throughout "Barchester Towers". Follow the development of Mr. Slope and describe each of his attempts to gain power. How does Mr. Slope try to become more powerful? How does he respond to power? What is symbolic about Mr. Slope's attempts to gain power? How does his end in this novel relate to his behavior?
Essay Topic 3
The church has a great deal of power and a strict organization of that power. Describe the different levels of church officials and how they relate to each other. What characters try to gain power and how do they do this? Who is successful and why do you think they are? What is the author trying to say about power in the church?
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