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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. After Coverdale tells Hollingsworth he does not know if he will ever be a philanthropist, how does Hollingsworth react?
(a) He says it does not matter to him.
(b) He does not know if they can be lifelong friends.
(c) He is very angry.
(d) He laughs at him at calls him weak.

2. What does Zenobia do with the flower in her hair after she announces dinner is ready?
(a) She flings it to the ground.
(b) She throws it in the garbage.
(c) She replaces it with a fresh flower.
(d) She places it in the middle of the table.

3. After Coverdale fails at trying to meet up with Zenobia and Priscilla in town, what does he long for?
(a) A chance meeting.
(b) To be back at Blithedale.
(c) A storm to bring them together.
(d) A castastrophe.

4. 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.

5. What does Coverdale believe is his duty to do for Priscilla?
(a) Educate her.
(b) Get rid of her.
(c) Marry her.
(d) Protect her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who looks at Coverdale scornfully from the boardinghouse window before lowering the curtain?

2. While telling her legend, Zenobia asks Priscilla to stand in front of her so that she can be inspired by her what?

3. What does Zenobia tell Priscilla that she needs, a role which Zenobia intends to fulfill?

4. Zenobia tells a story about the Veiled Lady; what is the story entitled?

5. What type of flower does Zenobia wear in her hair?

(see the answer key)

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