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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. Where does Bertie leave for?

2. Who does Dr. Gwynne support for wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?

3. How does Eleanor feel about her father's offer of the deanery?

4. Who supports Mr. Slope in his quest for the deanery?

5. Who writes Eleanor a letter in Chapter 44?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What character does the author side with in regards to religion, and why?

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

4. Why doesn't Eleanor want to tell the Archdeacon about her engagement to Mr. Arabin?

5. What happens in Chapter 39 when the Lookalofts join the upper class party?

6. How does Eleanor describe her love for Mr. Arabin in Chapter 49?

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

8. When the Archdeacon runs into Mrs. Quiverful in Chapter 50, what does he say to her?

9. Why does Charlotte suggest Bertie as a good person to defend Eleanor's honor?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

"Barchester Towers" makes reference to Greek and Roman mythology. Examine the use of this as a symbolic device. Why does the author select these myths? How are they used? What do they reflect? Please reference specific myths used in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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