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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 do the people of Blithedale decide to continue sheltering Priscilla?
(a) She begged for them to let her stay.
(b) She has volunteered to be a maid.
(c) They feel obligated because she is favored by Hollingsworth.
(d) To deserve the reputation of a benevolent community.

2. While observing from his hotel window, what makes Coverdale believe that a drawing-room on the first floor of the boardinghouse that is empty will not be empty for long?
(a) The industry of the two housemaids.
(b) The storm that is coming.
(c) The festival going on the next day.
(d) The crowd coming down the street.

3. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, who sneaks into the Lady's private chamber with the intent of unveiling her?
(a) Eliot.
(b) Simon.
(c) Silas.
(d) Theodore.

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

5. What does Priscilla ask that Zenobia do for her?
(a) Help her to get to know Mr. Hollingsworth better.
(b) Help her to get to know Mr. Coverdale better.
(c) Only that Zenobia allow her to always be near her.
(d) That she will help her to know what to wear.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Section 12, Chapter 24, Coverdale sets out for Blithedale, and he spies on the community from the woods before entering; what does he hear from the woods?

2. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that he should be, in Section 3, Chapter 6?

3. Where do Hollingsworth, Zenobia, Priscilla, and Coverdale often spend their Sundays?

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

5. Why does Coverdale believe the neighbors of Blithedale slander their farming abilities?

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