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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. What does Mr. Coverdale claim that the parlor in the old farmhouse in Blithedale is comparable to?
(a) The Artic.
(b) Hell.
(c) The beach.
(d) Paradise.

2. Coverdale and Zenobia argue about women being happy in life; what does Zenobia say is the reason of woman's unhappiness?
(a) Improper care of one's self.
(b) Too high standards for women.
(c) Men overpowering women.
(d) Lack of variety in life.

3. Who did Priscilla used to make silk purses for?
(a) Hollingsworth.
(b) Moodie.
(c) Zenobia.
(d) Mrs. Foster.

4. What does Coverdale learn about Priscilla from Hollingsworth, in Section 4, Chapter 7?
(a) That she is secrelty engaged to Hollingsworth.
(b) That she is the long-lost sister of Zenobia.
(c) That she is terminally ill.
(d) That she has recently escaped peril and may still be liable to danger.

5. What does Coverdale suspect that Priscilla purposefully arranged for Moodie to see?
(a) Zenobia and Hollingsworth together.
(b) Priscilla crying.
(c) Priscilla and Zenobia acting playfully.
(d) Priscilla and Hollingsworth together.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Coverdale think Hollingsworth is being reckless about?

3. What does Priscilla do when Coverdale imparts the wisdom that those one most loves may not love one in return?

4. How does Mr. Coverdale think the firelight from the hearth makes the men and women of Blithedale appear?

5. How does Mr. Foster greet all the men while the women are preparing dinner the first night at Blithedale?

(see the answer key)

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