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 intrigues Mr. Coverdale about the man who accosts him on his way back to his apartment?
(a) The person is blind.
(b) The hint that a lady's influence may be desirable.
(c) The hint that a gentlemen's influence may be desirable.
(d) The person seems very familiar.

2. What does Mr. Coverdale compare Zenobia to in Section 2, Chapter 3?
(a) The ocean.
(b) An exotic flower.
(c) The sun.
(d) Eve in the Garden of Eden.

3. After the first group dinner at Blithedale, what does Mr. Foster do while everyone adjourns to the sitting room?
(a) Takes out the garbage.
(b) Goes to bed.
(c) Sits on the porch and smokes his pipe.
(d) Cobbles an old pair of boots by the kitchen fire.

4. What does Zenobia praise Mr. Coverdale about at the beginning of Section 2, Chapter 3, as everyone arrives at Blithedale?
(a) His food.
(b) His attire.
(c) His music.
(d) His poetry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Section 6, Chapter 11, the stranger identifies himself as Professor Westervelt; who else does he ask about that causes Coverdale to decline any further connection with his affairs?

2. Who does Mr. Coverdale suggest that Mr. Hollingsworth would be of assistance to in Section 1, Chapter 1?

3. Why do the people of Blithedale decide to continue sheltering Priscilla?

4. What letter does Priscilla bring to Coverdale in his room, along with a nightcap?

5. What are Mrs. Foster and her husband in charge of at Blithedale?

(see the answer key)

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