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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 Coverdale find Zenobia and Priscilla doing in the barn, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) Lauging and celebrating the holiday together.
(b) Arguing.
(c) Feeding the horses.
(d) Reading and discussing their books.

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

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After claiming that she is not positively ill-natured, why does Zenobia decide to be kind to Priscilla?

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

3. What does Zenobia praise Mr. Coverdale about at the beginning of Section 2, Chapter 3, as everyone arrives at Blithedale?

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

5. Coverdale reads a lot while in his room and discusses the works with Hollingsworth; whose work disgusts Hollingsworth?

(see the answer key)

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