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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 are mean.
(b) Because they want to destroy them.
(c) Because of their envy and malice.
(d) Because they are scared of them.

2. What lady does Mr. Coverdale plan on meeting the day after he is accosted in Section 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Zenobia.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) The Veiled Lady.
(d) Priscilla.

3. What type of flower does Zenobia wear in her hair?
(a) Dried.
(b) Exotic.
(c) Simple.
(d) Ugly.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Coverdale tells Hollingsworth he does not know if he will ever be a philanthropist, how does Hollingsworth react?

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 learn about Priscilla from Hollingsworth, in Section 4, Chapter 7?

4. What does Mr. Coverdale suspect about Priscilla and Zenobia in Section 3, Chapter 5?

5. The night that all the newcomers arrive at Blithedale, what does Zenobia tell them all she will act as?

(see the answer key)

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