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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. Coverdale reads a lot while in his room and discusses the works with Hollingsworth; whose work disgusts Hollingsworth?
(a) Fourier.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Einstein.
(d) Newton.

2. In Section 5, Chapter 9, what does Coverdale realize it's not mentally healthy to do?
(a) Envy others.
(b) Sleep all day.
(c) Stay inside his room all day alone.
(d) Study individuals too closely.

3. Who does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that he believes Zenobia to be the sister of?
(a) Mrs. Foster.
(b) The Veiled Lady.
(c) Priscilla.
(d) Mr. Foster.

4. What does the person who accosts Mr. Coverdale on his way back to his apartment in Section 1, Chapter 1 want from him?
(a) His blessing.
(b) A great favor.
(c) His wallet.
(d) His coat.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zenobia have a lot of?

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

3. Mr. Hollingsworth finally arrives and Blithedale and brings a young girl, Priscilla; how does she react when she sees Zenobia?

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

5. What does Coverdale believe is his duty to do for Priscilla?

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