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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5- Chapter 9: Hollingsworth, Zenobia, Priscilla and Chapter 10: A Visitor From Town.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Priscilla do when Coverdale imparts the wisdom that those one most loves may not love one in return?
(a) She begins to cry.
(b) She runs away, falling through the grass.
(c) She laughs at him.
(d) She agrees with him.

3. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that he should be, in Section 3, Chapter 6?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A farmer.
(c) A banker.
(d) A priest.

4. Coverdale and Zenobia argue about women being happy in life; what does Zenobia say is the reason of woman's unhappiness?
(a) Too high standards for women.
(b) Men overpowering women.
(c) Lack of variety in life.
(d) Improper care of one's self.

5. In Section 5, Chapter 9, what does Coverdale realize it's not mentally healthy to do?
(a) Sleep all day.
(b) Study individuals too closely.
(c) Envy others.
(d) Stay inside his room all day alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that he believes Zenobia to be the sister of?

2. What does Coverdale learn about Priscilla from Hollingsworth, in Section 4, Chapter 7?

3. After claiming that she is not positively ill-natured, why does Zenobia decide to be kind to Priscilla?

4. What does Coverdale think Hollingsworth is being reckless about?

5. How does Mr. Foster greet all the men while the women are preparing dinner the first night at Blithedale?

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