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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 ignores her.
(b) He yells at her.
(c) He's late.
(d) He ruins her dinner.

2. What intrigues Mr. Coverdale about the man who accosts him on his way back to his apartment?
(a) The hint that a lady's influence may be desirable.
(b) The hint that a gentlemen's influence may be desirable.
(c) The person is blind.
(d) The person seems very familiar.

3. What does Zenobia claim Priscilla to be after Mr. Coverdale tells her his suspicions?
(a) A writer.
(b) A seamstress.
(c) A maid.
(d) A cook.

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

5. 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 seems to be acting too sweetly.
(c) She is truly being helpful.
(d) She is too cold and heartless.

Short Answer Questions

1. The night that all the newcomers arrive at Blithedale, what does Zenobia tell them all she will act as?

2. Who did Priscilla used to make silk purses for?

3. What does the person who accosts Mr. Coverdale on his way back to his apartment in Section 1, Chapter 1 want from him?

4. What does Coverdale believe is his duty to do for Priscilla?

5. How is the atmosphere at the first dinner in the Blithedale farmhouse?

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