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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. How long does Miss Thorne think it will take for Mr. Arabin to propose to Eleanor?

2. Why is Bertie supposed to propose to Eleanor?

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

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

5. Who goes against the Thorne's wishes at their party?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Mr. Arabin talk to the signora at the Thorne's party?

10. Why doesn't Eleanor want to tell the Archdeacon about her engagement to Mr. Arabin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Trollope use the Lookalofts to make a social commentary? What is he saying about the people of Barchester? How do other characters' interactions with the Lookalofts add to his commentary? What makes this a significant and useful device?

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

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?

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