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

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

4. During the interview that Coverdale is attending, who throws off her veil, shrinking to see the multitude of people staring at her, and flees?
(a) Priscilla.
(b) Mrs. Foster.
(c) Zenobia's mother.
(d) Zenobia.

5. What letter does Priscilla bring to Coverdale in his room, along with a nightcap?
(a) A sealed letter from Miss Margaret Fuller.
(b) An opened letter from Miss Margaret Fuller.
(c) An opened letter from Zenobia.
(d) A sealed letter from Zenobia.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Section 8, Chapter 15, Hollingsworth, having no faith in Coverdale's dream, mentions his own scheme for what?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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