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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. During the Thorne's party, what happens to the son of one of their tenants?

2. Who tells the Archdeacon about Eleanor's marriage plans?

3. How does the Bishop treat Mr. Slope at the Thorne's party?

4. At the Thorne's party,who does Mrs. Proudie suggest has a chance to become the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

5. Why doesn't the Archdeacon believe that Eleanor will marry Mr. Arabin?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How could "Barchester Towers" be considered a romantic comedy? What characters are involved and what are their plot lines? How does this reflect the romantic comedies of our time? What is similar or dissimilar?

Essay Topic 2

The signora seems to live to seduce men and do little else. Examine the signora as a catalyst for the other characters. Choose four characters and explain how the signora impacted them. What is ironic about her character? What makes her deeper than she originally seems?

Essay Topic 3

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"?

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