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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. How does Mr. Arabin feel when he is asked to become Dean of Barchester Cathedral?
(a) He nearly cried.
(b) He did not want the position.
(c) He was not surprised.
(d) He was stunned silent.

2. Who does Dr. Gwynne support for wardenship of Hiram's Hospital?
(a) Dr. Harding.
(b) Mr. Quiverful.
(c) Mr. Slope.
(d) Himself.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eleanor feel about her father's offer of the deanery?

2. Who says: "You are not destined to be son-in-law to a dean"?

3. How is Mr. Arabin informed of his position as Dean of Barchester Cathedral?

4. How old is Johnny when Eleanor remarries?

5. Why does Mr. Slope quickly return to town at the end of Chapter 40?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What things does Mr. Arabin do when he goes to London in Chapter 34?

5. What does Bertie do instead of proposing marriage to Eleanor?

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

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

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

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

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

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