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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. What does the community of Blithedale declare May Day as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) Blithedale Day.
(b) A movable holiday, which is postponed for better weather.
(c) A second Christmas for those at Blithedale.
(d) Not to be celebrated at Blithedale.

2. What does Coverdale suspect about Zenobia's countenance as he sees her interact with Priscilla in Section 5, Chapter 9?
(a) She appears as though she is deviously plotting.
(b) She seems to be acting too sweetly.
(c) She is truly being helpful.
(d) She is too cold and heartless.

3. What does Priscilla do when Coverdale imparts the wisdom that those one most loves may not love one in return?
(a) She laughs at him.
(b) She agrees with him.
(c) She begins to cry.
(d) She runs away, falling through the grass.

4. What letter does Priscilla bring to Coverdale in his room, along with a nightcap?
(a) A sealed letter from Zenobia.
(b) An opened letter from Zenobia.
(c) An opened letter from Miss Margaret Fuller.
(d) A sealed letter from Miss Margaret Fuller.

5. What is Coverdale convinced that Hollingsworth will gain Zenobia and Priscilla as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) As wives.
(b) As girlfriends.
(c) As followers.
(d) As proselytes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Coverdale compare Zenobia to in Section 2, Chapter 3?

2. While telling her legend, Zenobia asks Priscilla to stand in front of her so that she can be inspired by her what?

3. Before his departure for Blithedale in Chapter 1, where is Mr. Coverdale returning to his apartment from?

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

5. Who does Zenobia throw a piece of gauze over at the end of her tale?

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