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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12- Chapter 23: A Village Hall and Chapter 24: The Masqueraders.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Coverdale find Zenobia and Priscilla doing in the barn, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) Arguing.
(b) Lauging and celebrating the holiday together.
(c) Reading and discussing their books.
(d) Feeding the horses.

2. What does Hollingsworth seem to have no regret for overthrowing in Section 8, Chapter 15?
(a) His love of Zenobia for Priscilla.
(b) His love of Priscilla for Zenobia.
(c) His own family.
(d) Overthrowing the fair system of their new life because it does not suit him.

3. Coverdale reads a lot while in his room and discusses the works with Hollingsworth; whose work disgusts Hollingsworth?
(a) Newton.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Fourier.
(d) Einstein.

4. In Section 12, Chapter 24, Coverdale sets out for Blithedale, and he spies on the community from the woods before entering; what does he hear from the woods?
(a) Screaming.
(b) Gun shots.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Crying.

5. In a lyceum hall where he is attending an interview, who does Coverdale see several rows in front of him?
(a) Zenobia.
(b) Westervelt.
(c) Priscilla.
(d) Hollingsworth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Coverdale believe the neighbors of Blithedale slander their farming abilities?

2. Why do the people of Blithedale decide to continue sheltering Priscilla?

3. What makes Coverdale believe that Hollingsworth must be appropriating Zenobia's funds so lavishly?

4. In Section 12, Chapter 23, how long does Coverdale wander restlessly, trying to avoid Hollingsworth, Priscilla and Zenobia?

5. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that they should choose a spot for, in Section 8, Chapter 15?

(see the answer key)

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