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

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

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

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

5. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that he should be, in Section 3, Chapter 6?
(a) A priest.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A farmer.
(d) A banker.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Mr. Foster awakens everyone at Blithedale, what does Hollingsworth begin his first day there with?

2. What does Coverdale learn about Priscilla from Hollingsworth, in Section 4, Chapter 7?

3. Why does Coverdale think that Priscilla deserves some poetry written about her?

4. What does the person who accosts Mr. Coverdale on his way back to his apartment in Section 1, Chapter 1 want from him?

5. What lady does Mr. Coverdale plan on meeting the day after he is accosted in Section 1, Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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