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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12- Chapter 23: A Village Hall and Chapter 24: The Masqueraders.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that they should choose a spot for, in Section 8, Chapter 15?
(a) A cemetery.
(b) A temple.
(c) A church.
(d) A school.

3. Zenobia tells a story about the Veiled Lady; what is the story entitled?
(a) The Black Veil.
(b) The Red Veil.
(c) The Blue Veil.
(d) The Silver Veil.

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

5. While observing from his hotel window, what makes Coverdale believe that a drawing-room on the first floor of the boardinghouse that is empty will not be empty for long?
(a) The crowd coming down the street.
(b) The storm that is coming.
(c) The festival going on the next day.
(d) The industry of the two housemaids.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Zenobia upset with Mr. Hollingsworth in Section 2, Chapter 3?

2. In Section 5, Chapter 9, what does Coverdale realize it's not mentally healthy to do?

3. What does Coverdale notice about Priscilla's appearance after she is summoned?

4. How is Coverdale's attitude after a stranger interrupts his secluded time on his holiday?

5. Why do the people of Blithedale decide to continue sheltering Priscilla?

(see the answer key)

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