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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Archdeacon give Eleanor as a present on her wedding day?
(a) A box of pearls.
(b) A cob.
(c) A sapphire bracelet.
(d) A pony chair.

2. Who describes Mr. Arabin as being "noble and good and high-minded"?
(a) Dr. Harding.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Eleanor.
(d) Mrs. Bold.

3. Where is Mr. Slope planning on working?
(a) At Hiram's Hospital.
(b) At Mr. Quiverful's old church.
(c) At a newspaper in London.
(d) A church in London.

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

5. How long does it take Mr. Arabin and Eleanor to announce their engagement?
(a) A few months.
(b) A few days.
(c) A few hours.
(d) A few weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Mrs. Quiverful about the Archdeacon when they meet in Chapter 50?

2. Who does Dr. Gwynne support for wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?

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

4. Who fires Mr. Slope?

5. What does Bertie do as his father yells at him after the Thornes' party?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Dr. Harding visit Hiram's Hospital in Chapter 52?

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

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

6. How do the Lookalofts go against the wishes of the Thornes at their party?

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

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

9. How does the wardenship appointment affect Dr. Gwynne?

10. What character does the author side with in regards to religion, and why?

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