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

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

3. What does Coverdale suspect about Zenobia's countenance as he sees her interact with Priscilla in Section 5, Chapter 9?
(a) She appears as though she is deviously plotting.
(b) She is too cold and heartless.
(c) She seems to be acting too sweetly.
(d) She is truly being helpful.

4. What does Priscilla do when Coverdale tells her that she is fortunate that she has nothing dismal to remember?
(a) She tells him he does not know her at all.
(b) She seems to be listening to a distant voice.
(c) She smiles at him.
(d) She tells him she does have dismal things from her past.

5. What does Coverdale suspect that Priscilla purposefully arranged for Moodie to see?
(a) Priscilla and Zenobia acting playfully.
(b) Zenobia and Hollingsworth together.
(c) Priscilla crying.
(d) Priscilla and Hollingsworth together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Priscilla ask that Zenobia do for her?

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

3. Coverdale believes he has done Hollingsworth a great wrong by prying into his character; why can't he help it?

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

5. What discomposes Priscilla after she delivers a letter to Coverdale, in Section 4, Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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