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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. Why does Coverdale think that Priscilla deserves some poetry written about her?
(a) Because of the mystery that surrounds her.
(b) Because of her beauty.
(c) Because of her temperament.
(d) Because of her childhood.

2. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that they should choose a spot for, in Section 8, Chapter 15?
(a) A school.
(b) A cemetery.
(c) A temple.
(d) A church.

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

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

5. During the interview that Coverdale is attending, who jumps to the platform after the lady rises as a mysterious tremor shakes her veil?
(a) Hollingsworth.
(b) Westervelt.
(c) Coverdale.
(d) Moodie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Coverdale reads a lot while in his room and discusses the works with Hollingsworth; whose work disgusts Hollingsworth?

2. Coverdale and Zenobia argue about women being happy in life; what does Zenobia say is the reason of woman's unhappiness?

3. At the interview that Coverdale is attending, who appears onstage in Oriental robes?

4. As Coverdale gets leaves for Blithedale, his first steps are joyful; however, as he gets closer, how does he feel?

5. As the summer passes at Blithedale, what do Coverdale and Hollingsworth discuss the community's plans to erect?

(see the answer key)

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