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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10- Chapter 19: Zenobia's Drawing-Room and Chapter 20: They Vanish.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the scene at the pulpit, Coverdale mentions to Hollingsworth that their toils will seem romantic to whom?
(a) Young people in the future.
(b) Elderly people in the present.
(c) Young people in the present.
(d) Elderly people in the future.

2. 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?
(a) Hollingsworth.
(b) Zenobia.
(c) Moodie.
(d) Priscilla.

3. What are Hollingsworth and Coverdale repairing at Blithedale while discussing the community's plans for the future?
(a) A bridge.
(b) A wood fence.
(c) A stone fence.
(d) A wind mill.

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

5. What does Hollingsworth seem to have no regret for overthrowing in Section 8, Chapter 15?
(a) His own family.
(b) Overthrowing the fair system of their new life because it does not suit him.
(c) His love of Zenobia for Priscilla.
(d) His love of Priscilla for Zenobia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Coverdale worried about Priscilla not being safe around Hollingsworth?

2. What does Zenobia tell Priscilla that she needs, a role which Zenobia intends to fulfill?

3. What is a phenomenon in the Mesmeric line?

4. What does Coverdale complain about his first day at Blithedale?

5. How does Mr. Coverdale think the firelight from the hearth makes the men and women of Blithedale appear?

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