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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 Archbishop live?

2. Why does Mrs. Grantly have sympathy for her sister, Eleanor?

3. At the Thorne's party, what does Mr. Slope do when Eleanor tries to be alone?

4. How does the Archdeacon describe Eleanor and Mr. Arabin?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What makes the gathering at the Thorne estate in Chapter 33 complicated for Eleanor?

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

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

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

Describe the relationship between the Bishop and his wife. How is power reflected in the couple? How do they impact the other characters and the plot of "Barchester Towers"? What makes their relationship fit in with the themes of power struggle and conflict? Use specific examples from the text to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 2

"Barchester Towers" is considered to be written in the style of realism. Describe this movement of literature and what makes this novel a good example of realism. What makes the novel not fit into the description of realism?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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