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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. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, what spell does the magician tell the lady about, after warning her of peril?
(a) To throw a veil over the maiden's head, which is a binding spell, and summon him who will seize the Veiled Lady.
(b) To throw a veil over the maiden's head, which is a binding spell, and summon him who will seize the golden necklace.
(c) To throw a veil over the maiden's head, which is a binding spell, and summon him who will seize the maiden.
(d) To throw a veil over the maiden's head, which is a binding spell, and summon him who will seize the white horse.

2. What does Zenobia praise Mr. Coverdale about at the beginning of Section 2, Chapter 3, as everyone arrives at Blithedale?
(a) His poetry.
(b) His music.
(c) His food.
(d) His attire.

3. What does Zenobia tell Priscilla that she needs, a role which Zenobia intends to fulfill?
(a) A duenna.
(b) A friend.
(c) A sister.
(d) A mother.

4. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, what does the Lady tell the young man who sneaks into her room will happen to him if he kisses her?
(a) He will help to free her from the spell.
(b) He will be pledged to her, and from that instant she is doomed to be his evil fate.
(c) He will never be able to forget her.
(d) He will condem himelf to death.

5. What does Coverdale learn about Priscilla from Hollingsworth, in Section 4, Chapter 7?
(a) That she is terminally ill.
(b) That she is secrelty engaged to Hollingsworth.
(c) That she is the long-lost sister of Zenobia.
(d) That she has recently escaped peril and may still be liable to danger.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Coverdale fails at trying to meet up with Zenobia and Priscilla in town, what does he long for?

2. What does Coverdale suspect about Zenobia's countenance as he sees her interact with Priscilla in Section 5, Chapter 9?

3. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, who arises in the midst of a group of visionary people?

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

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

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