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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Eleanor returns to Barchester, what has happened to the Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) He has left town.
(b) He has challenged the Bishop for his title.
(c) He has had a stroke.
(d) He has lost his job.

2. At the Thorne's party,who does Mrs. Proudie suggest has a chance to become the new Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) Mr. Slope.
(b) Mr. Arabin.
(c) Countess de Courcy.
(d) Dr. Stanhope.

3. Where does Bertie leave for?
(a) Italy.
(b) The Thorne estate.
(c) Eleanor's house.
(d) England.

4. What reason is given to Mr. Slope for his firing?
(a) His harassment of Eleanor.
(b) His relationship with the signora.
(c) His poor sermon.
(d) His lies to gain power.

5. Who writes Eleanor a letter in Chapter 44?
(a) The Bishop.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) The signora.
(d) Mr. Arabin.

6. Where does the Bishop visit with the Archbishop to discuss the deanery?
(a) Barchester.
(b) London.
(c) The Thorne estate.
(d) Neverfield.

7. Who does Dr. Harding suggest for the deanery?
(a) Mr. Arabin.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) Miss Thorne.
(d) Mr. Stanhope.

8. How long does Miss Thorne think it will take for Mr. Arabin to propose to Eleanor?
(a) Exactly 5 months.
(b) A couple of weeks.
(c) Over a year.
(d) A few months to a year.

9. Who does Mr. Arabin meet with in London to discuss his struggle with the Bishop?
(a) Dr. Gwynne.
(b) Mr. Stanhope.
(c) Mr. Slope.
(d) The Archbishop.

10. Why are the tenant farmers angry with the Lookalofts?
(a) They are breaking up their family.
(b) They joined the upper class party.
(c) They sold their farm.
(d) They tricked the Thornes.

11. In Chapter 33, who is Eleanor anxious to forgive?
(a) Mr. Arabin.
(b) Mr. Slope.
(c) Charlotte Stanhope.
(d) Bertie Stanhope.

12. Who is invited to the Thorne's party in Chapter 35?
(a) The Bishop and his friends.
(b) The upper class and their tenants.
(c) The Thorne's neighbors.
(d) Only members of the clergy.

13. How does Eleanor feel about the Stanhopes at the end of Chapter 42?
(a) She feels afraid.
(b) She feels confused.
(c) She feels welcome.
(d) She feels used.

14. What does the Archdeacon tell Mr. Arabin about his wedding?
(a) He says it's a bad idea.
(b) He says that a good wedding takes place in winter.
(c) He doesn't mention the wedding.
(d) He says he wants to perform the service.

15. What does Eleanor explain to her father at the Thorne's party?
(a) That she didn't want to come in the first place.
(b) That she wants reform in the church.
(c) That she does not like Mr. Slope.
(d) That she wants to move away.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What article does Mr. Slope threaten to write?

3. How does Eleanor feel about Charlotte now that she is engaged?

4. What does Mr. Slope plan to do at the Thorne's party?

5. Who thinks Mr. Arabin is disgracing himself by visiting the signora?

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