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

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

3. What does Coverdale find Zenobia and Priscilla doing in the barn, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) Reading and discussing their books.
(b) Arguing.
(c) Feeding the horses.
(d) Lauging and celebrating the holiday together.

4. The night that all the newcomers arrive at Blithedale, what does Zenobia tell them all she will act as?
(a) Queen.
(b) Cook.
(c) Manager.
(d) Hostess.

5. The neighbors of Blithedale gossip that Zenobia and Hollingsworth are lovers; where do they say they plan to erect their home?
(a) On a sloping hill where they frequently walk.
(b) By a nearby pond they like to visit.
(c) In a beautiful meadow where they have picnics.
(d) Near the mountainside.

Short Answer Questions

1. Coverdale reads a lot while in his room and discusses the works with Hollingsworth; whose work disgusts Hollingsworth?

2. What does Coverdale suspect that Priscilla purposefully arranged for Moodie to see?

3. Regarding the stranger who interrupts Coverdale's secluded time; who does he ask for an interview with?

4. In Section 6, Chapter 12, when Zenobia is asked why she does not fling Priscilla off, how does she reply?

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

(see the answer key)

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