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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. Coverdale and Zenobia argue about women being happy in life; what does Zenobia say is the reason of woman's unhappiness?
(a) Men overpowering women.
(b) Lack of variety in life.
(c) Improper care of one's self.
(d) Too high standards for women.

2. What discomposes Priscilla after she delivers a letter to Coverdale, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) Coverdale suggests that she stay in his room for the night.
(b) Coverdale suggests that she looks like Zenobia.
(c) Coverdale suggests that she looks like Mrs. Foster.
(d) Coverdale suggests that she looks like Miss Fuller.

3. In Section 3, Chapter 5, how does Mr. Foster say he will wake everyone at Blithedale at daybreak?
(a) He will come around to everyone's door and knock.
(b) He will sound the horn.
(c) He will fire his shotgun three times.
(d) He will ring the bells.

4. What is Coverdale convinced that Hollingsworth will gain Zenobia and Priscilla as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) As wives.
(b) As followers.
(c) As proselytes.
(d) As girlfriends.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that he believes Zenobia to be the sister of?

2. Who does Mr. Coverdale suggest that Mr. Hollingsworth would be of assistance to in Section 1, Chapter 1?

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

4. Why do the people of Blithedale decide to continue sheltering Priscilla?

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

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