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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15: Chapter 28: Blithedale Pasture and Chapter 29: Miles Coverdale's Confession.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, what spell does the magician tell the lady about, after warning her of peril?
(a) To throw a veil over the maiden's head, which is a binding spell, and summon him who will seize the maiden.
(b) To throw a veil over the maiden's head, which is a binding spell, and summon him who will seize the Veiled Lady.
(c) To throw a veil over the maiden's head, which is a binding spell, and summon him who will seize the golden necklace.
(d) To throw a veil over the maiden's head, which is a binding spell, and summon him who will seize the white horse.

2. After Hollingsworth admits that he does love Priscilla, he bids her to come to him; what do Zenobia and Coverdale want Priscilla to do?
(a) Go to Hollingsworth.
(b) Not go to Hollingsworth.
(c) Go to Coverdale.
(d) Run away.

3. Why does Coverdale believe the neighbors of Blithedale slander their farming abilities?
(a) Because they are scared of them.
(b) Because of their envy and malice.
(c) Because they are mean.
(d) Because they want to destroy them.

4. Why does Coverdale realize it's absurd to torment himself with conjectures in Section 10, Chapter 19?
(a) Since his familiar realtionship allows him to call on Hollingsworth.
(b) Since his familiar realtionship allows him to call on Moodie.
(c) Since his familiar realtionship allows him to call on Priscilla.
(d) Since his familiar realtionship allows him to call on Zenobia.

5. In Section 13, Chapter 25, Zenobia prevents Hollingsworth from leaving their meeting; how long ago does she say that she learned of the matter that is threatening to make her poor?
(a) Four day ago.
(b) Two days ago.
(c) Three days ago.
(d) A day ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Coverdale believe that Hollingsworth must be appropriating Zenobia's funds so lavishly?

2. After the scene at the pulpit, Coverdale mentions to Hollingsworth that their toils will seem romantic to whom?

3. Whose fidelity gives Coverdale a new sense of Hollingsworth's native power?

4. Why is Coverdale anxious to speak with Hollingsworth in Section 14, Chapter 27?

5. What does Zenobia claim Priscilla to be after Mr. Coverdale tells her his suspicions?

(see the answer key)

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