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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 suggest for the deanery?

2. How does Mr. Slope feel toward Eleanor after declaring his love for her?

3. Who says they were "never so happy in their (lives)"?

4. After talking with Mr. Arabin at the Thorne's party, how does the signora feel about Mr. Arabin?

5. What does Charlotte try to convince her father to do in Chapter 45?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the Archdeacon give everyone gifts on the day of Mr. Arabin and Eleanor's wedding?

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

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

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

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

7. What does the Archdeacon convince Dr. Harding to do in Chapter 47?

8. How does Mrs. Proudie try to humiliate Mr. Slope in Chapter 51?

9. Why does Dr. Harding visit Hiram's Hospital in Chapter 52?

10. How does the wardenship appointment affect Dr. Gwynne?

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" 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.

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