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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. What does the signora tell Eleanor at their meeting?

2. After appointing a new warden, how do the Proudies act with each other?

3. What does Eleanor do when Mr. Slope declares his love?

4. How does Miss Thorne feel about her matchmaking plan?

5. Where is the party in Chapter 33?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the conservatives of Barchester fear that Mr. Slope will become the next Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the relationship between the church and the government in "Barchester Towers"? Who has more power at what times? How is their power intertwined? What does Trollope say about the relationship between the church and the government in "Barchester Towers"?

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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