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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 13- Chapter 25: The Three Together and Chapter 26: Zenobia and Coverdale.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Coverdale worried about Priscilla not being safe around Hollingsworth?
(a) Because he is dangerous.
(b) Because she is young and silly.
(c) Because she is more susceptible to his tenderness.
(d) Because she is so gullible.

2. How does Coverdale react when Hollingsworth wants to know if he will cooperate in his great scheme?
(a) Coverdale agrees with Hollingsworth's plan.
(b) Coverdale does not know what to say to Hollingsworth.
(c) Coverdale chides Hollingsworth.
(d) Coverdale yells at Hollingsworth.

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

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

5. After Coverdale comes upon the three people at the pulpit in Section 13, Chapter 25, who tells him that she is on trial for her life and suggests that he act as judge?
(a) Westervelt.
(b) Zenobia.
(c) Priscilla.
(d) Hollingsworth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Section 8, Chapter 16, Coverdale announces that he is leaving Blithedale for a week or two; why?

3. In Section 6, Chapter 11, the stranger identifies himself as Professor Westervelt; who else does he ask about that causes Coverdale to decline any further connection with his affairs?

4. As Coverdale gets leaves for Blithedale, his first steps are joyful; however, as he gets closer, how does he feel?

5. While telling her legend, Zenobia asks Priscilla to stand in front of her so that she can be inspired by her what?

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