2. How often does the newspaper that publishes a story about the lawsuit against the warden come out?
(a) Twice a week.
(b) Every two weeks.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Each day.

3. Harding tells Bold that he will not allow him to be put in what kind of court?
(a) Ecclesiastical.
(b) Encyclical.
(c) Mystagogical.
(d) Hieratical.

4. What is Grantly's relationship to the bishop?
(a) Nephew.
(b) Brother.
(c) Son.
(d) Son-in-law.

5. How many men lived in the home for old men when it first started?
(a) 12.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harding demand to see a copy of in Chapter 9, "The Conference"?

2. What animal does the narrator compare Grantly to in Chapter 5, "Dr. Grantly Visits the Hospital"?

3. What is the name of the made up cathedral town where the story takes place?

4. Who tells Grantly that he should let Bold marry Eleanor?

5. What is the name of Grantly's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Grantly say when he confronts the beadsmen about taking legal action?

2. What do Grantly and the bishop tell Harding that Sir Abraham has said about their legal case?

3. How do Harding and Grantly feel about Bold's attempts to create reform?

4. How does the charitable men's home manage its money?

5. What happens when Bold sees Eleanor after missing Harding's party?

6. How does Bunce react when he finds out that most of the beadsmen have already signed the petition saying that they deserve a much bigger share of the hospital's money?

7. What does Harding do to make sure he does not become enemies with Bold?

8. How does a newspaper article describe Harding?

9. What happens after Eleanor reproaches Bold for being at odds with her father?

10. How does Harding feel when Bold tells him he will probably take legal action against him?

(see the answer keys)

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