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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. Why does Coverdale think that Priscilla deserves some poetry written about her?
(a) Because of the mystery that surrounds her.
(b) Because of her childhood.
(c) Because of her temperament.
(d) Because of her beauty.

2. What intrigues Mr. Coverdale about the man who accosts him on his way back to his apartment?
(a) The person is blind.
(b) The hint that a gentlemen's influence may be desirable.
(c) The hint that a lady's influence may be desirable.
(d) The person seems very familiar.

3. Why do the people of Blithedale decide to continue sheltering Priscilla?
(a) They feel obligated because she is favored by Hollingsworth.
(b) She has volunteered to be a maid.
(c) She begged for them to let her stay.
(d) To deserve the reputation of a benevolent community.

4. What message does Zenobia tell Coverdale to take to Hollingsworth, in Section 13, Chapter 26?
(a) That he has murdered her and she will haunt him.
(b) That he is a wretch with a heart of ice.
(c) That he will forever torment her.
(d) That she will always love him.

5. Who agrees to help Hollingsworth and Coverdale search for Zenobia?
(a) Westervelt.
(b) Priscilla.
(c) Moodie.
(d) Mr. Foster.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Moodie visits, Coverdale decides to take a holiday for the day; where does he go?

2. While watching the boardinghouse from his hotel window, Coverdale beholds Zenobia and Priscilla; who else does he see with them?

3. What does Coverdale believe is his duty to do for Priscilla?

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

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

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