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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 does Coverdale believe the neighbors of Blithedale slander their farming abilities?
(a) Because they want to destroy them.
(b) Because of their envy and malice.
(c) Because they are scared of them.
(d) Because they are mean.

2. What letter does Priscilla bring to Coverdale in his room, along with a nightcap?
(a) A sealed letter from Miss Margaret Fuller.
(b) An opened letter from Zenobia.
(c) A sealed letter from Zenobia.
(d) An opened letter from Miss Margaret Fuller.

3. What does Coverdale complain about his first day at Blithedale?
(a) His lack of sleep.
(b) The bad food.
(c) The thinly partitioned walls.
(d) The lack of comfort.

4. The night that all the newcomers arrive at Blithedale, what does Zenobia tell them all she will act as?
(a) Cook.
(b) Queen.
(c) Hostess.
(d) Manager.

5. How is the atmosphere at the first dinner in the Blithedale farmhouse?
(a) Oppressive.
(b) Cheerful.
(c) Dull.
(d) Exciting.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Coverdale find Zenobia and Priscilla doing in the barn, in Section 4, Chapter 8?

4. What makes Mr. Coverdale think that Priscilla overheard his conversation with Zenobia in Section 3, Chapter 5?

5. What is Coverdale convinced that Hollingsworth will gain Zenobia and Priscilla as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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