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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7- Chapter 13: Zenobia's Legend and Chapter 14: Eliot's Pulpit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mr. Coverdale suggest that Mr. Hollingsworth would be of assistance to in Section 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Priscilla.
(b) The Veiled Lady.
(c) Mr. Moodie.
(d) Zenobia.

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

3. Regarding the stranger who interrupts Coverdale's secluded time; who does he ask for an interview with?
(a) Zenobia.
(b) Hollingsworth.
(c) Priscilla.
(d) Mrs. Foster.

4. Why is Zenobia upset with Mr. Hollingsworth in Section 2, Chapter 3?
(a) He ignores her.
(b) He's late.
(c) He yells at her.
(d) He ruins her dinner.

5. Mr. Hollingsworth finally arrives and Blithedale and brings a young girl, Priscilla; how does she react when she sees Zenobia?
(a) She begins to cry.
(b) She drops to her knees and clasps Zenobia's hand.
(c) She yells and runs away.
(d) She begins to scream.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a phenomenon in the Mesmeric line?

2. The neighbors of Blithedale gossip that Zenobia and Hollingsworth are lovers; where do they say they plan to erect their home?

3. Who did Priscilla used to make silk purses for?

4. How is the atmosphere at the first dinner in the Blithedale farmhouse?

5. What intrigues Mr. Coverdale about the man who accosts him on his way back to his apartment?

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