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

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

3. Coverdale believes he has done Hollingsworth a great wrong by prying into his character; why can't he help it?
(a) Because he loves Hollingsworth so much.
(b) Because he is obsessed with Hollingsworth.
(c) Because he envies Hollingsworth.
(d) Because he does not trust Hollingsworth.

4. What does Coverdale awake to outside his window after his first night at Blithedale?
(a) Giant pieces of hail.
(b) Flowers blooming.
(c) Broken tree limbs.
(d) Snow on the ground.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Mr. Coverdale think that Priscilla overheard his conversation with Zenobia in Section 3, Chapter 5?

2. Before his departure for Blithedale in Chapter 1, where is Mr. Coverdale returning to his apartment from?

3. What does Mr. Coverdale suspect about Priscilla and Zenobia in Section 3, Chapter 5?

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

5. Mr. Hollingsworth finally arrives and Blithedale and brings a young girl, Priscilla; how does she react when she sees Zenobia?

(see the answer key)

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