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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4- Chapter 7: The Convalescent and Chapter 8: A Modern Arcadia.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Mr. Hollingsworth finally arrives and Blithedale and brings a young girl, Priscilla; how does she react when she sees Zenobia?
(a) She begins to scream.
(b) She drops to her knees and clasps Zenobia's hand.
(c) She yells and runs away.
(d) She begins to cry.

5. What makes Mr. Coverdale think that Priscilla overheard his conversation with Zenobia in Section 3, Chapter 5?
(a) He notices her wiping away tears.
(b) He notices her gazing at them sorrowfully.
(c) She sticks her tounge out at them.
(d) He notices her gazing at them angrily.

Short Answer Questions

1. What discomposes Priscilla after she delivers a letter to Coverdale, in Section 4, Chapter 8?

2. What does Priscilla ask that Zenobia do for her?

3. What does Zenobia do with the flower in her hair after she announces dinner is ready?

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

5. What is the name of Mrs. Foster's husband?

(see the answer key)

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