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

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

3. As the summer passes at Blithedale, what do Coverdale and Hollingsworth discuss the community's plans to erect?
(a) A school.
(b) A Phalanstery.
(c) A store.
(d) A church.

4. What is Coverdale convinced that Hollingsworth will gain Zenobia and Priscilla as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) As proselytes.
(b) As followers.
(c) As wives.
(d) As girlfriends.

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) Moodie.
(b) Westervelt.
(c) Hollingsworth.
(d) Coverdale.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the scene at the pulpit, Coverdale mentions to Hollingsworth that their toils will seem romantic to whom?

2. What letter does Priscilla bring to Coverdale in his room, along with a nightcap?

3. After Coverdale tells Hollingsworth he does not know if he will ever be a philanthropist, how does Hollingsworth react?

4. During the interview at the lyceum hall, who does Coverdale ask where Priscilla is, and receives a glare in response from this person?

5. How may days after the interview that Coverdale attended in Section 12, Chapter 23, does he set out for Blithedale?

(see the answer key)

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