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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6- Chapter 11: The Wood-Path and Chapter 12: Coverdale's Hermitage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Coverdale often spend his time making verses and meditating essays?
(a) Next to the lake surrounded by wildflowers.
(b) In a leafy cave in the woods adjacent to the farm.
(c) On the sloping hill overlooking the valley.
(d) Under a big oak tree overlooking the farmhouse.

2. What does Coverdale think Hollingsworth is being reckless about?
(a) His treatment of the other people at Blithedale.
(b) His relationship with Zenobia.
(c) His pursuit of things outside Blithedale.
(d) His tenderness toward Priscilla.

3. Why does Coverdale think that Priscilla deserves some poetry written about her?
(a) Because of her childhood.
(b) Because of her temperament.
(c) Because of her beauty.
(d) Because of the mystery that surrounds her.

4. Why does Coverdale regret peremptorily ending his conversation with Professor Westervelt?
(a) He's curious what Westervelt might know about Priscilla.
(b) He's curious what Westervelt might know about Hollingsworth.
(c) He's curious what Westervelt might know about Zenobia.
(d) He's curious what Westervelt might know about Moodie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zenobia tell Priscilla that she needs, a role which Zenobia intends to fulfill?

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

3. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that he should be, in Section 3, Chapter 6?

4. What is a phenomenon in the Mesmeric line?

5. After the first group dinner at Blithedale, what does Mr. Foster do while everyone adjourns to the sitting room?

(see the answer key)

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