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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9- Chapter 17: The Hotel and Chapter 18: The Boarding-House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zenobia tells a story about the Veiled Lady; what is the story entitled?
(a) The Black Veil.
(b) The Blue Veil.
(c) The Red Veil.
(d) The Silver Veil.

2. Out of the three people that Coverdale spies from his hotel window at the boardinghouse, which two seem to repel one another?
(a) Zenobia and Westervelt.
(b) Priscilla and Westervelt.
(c) Zenobia and Hollingsworth.
(d) Priscilla and Moodie.

3. The neighbors of Blithedale gossip that Zenobia and Hollingsworth are lovers; where do they say they plan to erect their home?
(a) By a nearby pond they like to visit.
(b) Near the mountainside.
(c) In a beautiful meadow where they have picnics.
(d) On a sloping hill where they frequently walk.

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

5. Why is Zenobia upset with Mr. Hollingsworth in Section 2, Chapter 3?
(a) He yells at her.
(b) He's late.
(c) He ruins her dinner.
(d) He ignores her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the atmosphere at the first dinner in the Blithedale farmhouse?

2. What does Zenobia do with the flower in her hair after she announces dinner is ready?

3. What does the community of Blithedale declare May Day as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?

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

5. Where do Hollingsworth, Zenobia, Priscilla, and Coverdale often spend their Sundays?

(see the answer key)

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