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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 are the tenant farmers angry with the Lookalofts?

2. Why is Mr. Arabin at the Stanhope house in Chapter 46?

3. How does the Bishop treat Mr. Slope at the Thorne's party?

4. What does the signora tell Eleanor at their meeting?

5. Where is Mr. Slope planning on working?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bertie do instead of proposing marriage to Eleanor?

2. Why does Mr. Arabin talk to the signora at the Thorne's party?

3. How do the Lookalofts go against the wishes of the Thornes at their party?

4. What role does Dr. Harding play in helping Mr. Arabin become Dean?

5. What factors make Mr. Arabin an agreeable candidate for Eleanor according to Dr. Harding?

6. How does Eleanor respond when Mr. Slope follows her at the Thorne's party?

7. What happens to Mr. Slope in London after being fired in Barchester?

8. When Mr. Slope visits in Chapter 46, what does the signora do to scare him away?

9. Why does Miss Thorne feel Eleanor would be a good wife for Mr. Arabin?

10. What does Eleanor tell her father after the Thorne's party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The characters of "Barchester Towers" love to spread rumors. Discuss three rumors that were featured in this novel. Summarize the rumor and reflect on the affect the rumor had on the characters and plot development. What does the author seem to be saying about rumors?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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