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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 the Bishop visit with the Archbishop to discuss the deanery?

2. Why does Mr. Slope quickly return to town at the end of Chapter 40?

3. What article does Mr. Slope threaten to write?

4. Who ends up whispering the name of Mr. Arabin to a "distinguished person" in regards to the deanery?

5. Who is invited to the Thorne's party in Chapter 35?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens when Mr. Arabin tells Mrs. Grantly about his engagement?

3. What role does the Prime Minister play in the position of Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

4. In Chapter 45, why do Bertie and his father argue and what is the result?

5. What things does Mr. Arabin do when he goes to London in Chapter 34?

6. What does Mr. Slope do in Chapter 32 to try to become Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Follow the relationship between Mrs. Proudie and Mr. Slope from beginning to end. Why are they friends? What are they trying to accomplish? How do they work together and how do they work against each other? What symbols does Trollope use to describe their relationship?

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 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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