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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. Who refuses to join Hollingsworth in his scheme, though it is a great effort?
(a) Coverdale.
(b) Moodie.
(c) Priscilla.
(d) Zenobia.

2. Before Coverdale leaves Blithedale for a few weeks, what does he ask Priscilla?
(a) If she is a prophetess.
(b) If she is a sorceress.
(c) If she is a mind reader.
(d) If she is troubled.

3. In Section 8, Chapter 15, Hollingsworth, having no faith in Coverdale's dream, mentions his own scheme for what?
(a) Raising funds for a temple.
(b) Building of a hospital.
(c) Finding teachers for a school.
(d) Reformation of criminals.

4. In Section 8, Chapter 16, Coverdale announces that he is leaving Blithedale for a week or two; why?
(a) For his health.
(b) To barter goods from the farm.
(c) For financial reasons.
(d) To visit family.

5. In Section 12, Chapter 23, how long does Coverdale wander restlessly, trying to avoid Hollingsworth, Priscilla and Zenobia?
(a) A few days.
(b) One week.
(c) A month.
(d) Several weeks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the interview that Coverdale is attending, who throws off her veil, shrinking to see the multitude of people staring at her, and flees?

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

4. During the interview that Coverdale is attending, who jumps to the platform after the lady rises as a mysterious tremor shakes her veil?

5. In a lyceum hall where he is attending an interview, who does Coverdale see several rows in front of him?

(see the answer key)

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