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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4- Chapter 7: The Convalescent and Chapter 8: A Modern Arcadia.

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) She begged for them to let her stay.
(c) To deserve the reputation of a benevolent community.
(d) She has volunteered to be a maid.

2. What type of flower does Zenobia wear in her hair?
(a) Simple.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Exotic.
(d) Dried.

3. What does Zenobia claim Priscilla to be after Mr. Coverdale tells her his suspicions?
(a) A writer.
(b) A seamstress.
(c) A cook.
(d) A maid.

4. Why is Zenobia upset with Mr. Hollingsworth in Section 2, Chapter 3?
(a) He ruins her dinner.
(b) He's late.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He yells at her.

5. What does the community of Blithedale declare May Day as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) A second Christmas for those at Blithedale.
(b) Not to be celebrated at Blithedale.
(c) A movable holiday, which is postponed for better weather.
(d) Blithedale Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accosts Mr. Coverdale on his way back to his apartment in Section 1, Chapter 1?

2. Why does Coverdale think that Priscilla deserves some poetry written about her?

3. What does Coverdale complain about his first day at Blithedale?

4. What does Zenobia have a lot of?

5. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that he should be, in Section 3, Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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