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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5- Chapter 9: Hollingsworth, Zenobia, Priscilla and Chapter 10: A Visitor From Town.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the people of Blithedale decide to continue sheltering Priscilla?
(a) They feel obligated because she is favored by Hollingsworth.
(b) To deserve the reputation of a benevolent community.
(c) She has volunteered to be a maid.
(d) She begged for them to let her stay.

2. What is a phenomenon in the Mesmeric line?
(a) The opera.
(b) The new play by Coverdale.
(c) The Veiled Lady.
(d) The Asian Lady.

3. Who accosts Mr. Coverdale on his way back to his apartment in Section 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Hollingsworth.
(b) Zenobia.
(c) Priscilla.
(d) Mr. Moodie.

4. What does Coverdale awake to outside his window after his first night at Blithedale?
(a) Flowers blooming.
(b) Snow on the ground.
(c) Broken tree limbs.
(d) Giant pieces of hail.

5. Before his departure for Blithedale in Chapter 1, where is Mr. Coverdale returning to his apartment from?
(a) The opera.
(b) An exhibition of the Veiled Lady.
(c) Dinner at his parents'.
(d) A play in town.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the first group dinner at Blithedale, what does Mr. Foster do while everyone adjourns to the sitting room?

2. After Coverdale tells Hollingsworth he does not know if he will ever be a philanthropist, how does Hollingsworth react?

3. Mr. Hollingsworth finally arrives and Blithedale and brings a young girl, Priscilla; how does she react when she sees Zenobia?

4. What does Coverdale believe is his duty to do for Priscilla?

5. The neighbors of Blithedale gossip that Zenobia and Hollingsworth are lovers; where do they say they plan to erect their home?

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