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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. Why does the Archdeacon support Mr. Arabin as the new Dean?

2. Why is Mr. Arabin at the Stanhope house in Chapter 46?

3. What does the Archdeacon tell Mr. Arabin about his wedding?

4. Who goes to Oxford to talk Dr. Gwynne into supporting Mr. Arabin for Dean?

5. Who is suggested to Eleanor as a person to defend her honor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the game of quintain mean to the Thornes?

3. How does Eleanor respond when Mr. Slope follows her at the Thorne's party?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare the upper classes of Barchester to the lower classes. What represents the divide? How does each respond to the conflicts happening in the church? What happens at the Thornes' party? How does this novel feel about the class divide?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this novel often traveled between London and Barchester. Who resides in which city? What takes place in each city? What does each city represent? Compare and contrast the cities and explain their roles in the development of the characters, plot, and conflict between liberal and conservative factions of the church.

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