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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 is Harding's first name?

2. According to Hiram's will, how many paid employees can the hospital have?

3. The narrator guesses Bold is how old?

4. What is the name of the newspaper that publishes a story about the lawsuit against the warden?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Grantly do after he decides to nip the beadsmens' rebellion in the bud.

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

3. What happens when Bold and Mary receive their party invitations?

4. What is Harding's relationship to the Bishop of Barchester?

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

6. Why does the narrator say he has made up the town of Barchester?

7. Why is Eleanor not worried about seeing Bold when she goes to see Mary?

8. How does Harding react when he reads an article about himself in the newspaper?

9. What does Grantly warn Harding that will happen if he gives up his position?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the use of foreshadowing in the novel. What instances of foreshadowing appear early in the novel? How do they eventually play out in the novel? What purpose do these hints from the author serve to the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Explore Bold's attempt at reforming the church and the hospital. What is Bold trying to accomplish with his reform? Why is he so concerned with Hiram's will? Why has he taken on the church? Why has he taken on Harding? How does Grantly feel about Bold's attempt at reform?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the character of Tom Towers. How is he portrayed? Why is the description of his office important? What does it say about him? Why is it important that his articles are written anonymously? What point is the author trying to make through the character traits and personality of Tom?

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