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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. As Hollingsworth and Coverdale search for Zenobia, what do they find of hers during their search?
(a) Her handkerchief and shoe.
(b) Her scarf.
(c) The flower from her hair.
(d) The slip from her dress.

2. Where does Coverdale often spend his time making verses and meditating essays?
(a) Next to the lake surrounded by wildflowers.
(b) On the sloping hill overlooking the valley.
(c) In a leafy cave in the woods adjacent to the farm.
(d) Under a big oak tree overlooking the farmhouse.

3. After Priscilla and Hollingsworth leave in Section 13, Chapter 26, what does Coverdale tell Zenobia that he thinks Hollingsworth is?
(a) An innocent bystander.
(b) A sinful drunk.
(c) A kind man.
(d) A wretch with a heart of ice.

4. Who accosts Mr. Coverdale on his way back to his apartment in Section 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Zenobia.
(b) Priscilla.
(c) Mr. Moodie.
(d) Hollingsworth.

5. What does Priscilla ask that Zenobia do for her?
(a) Help her to get to know Mr. Hollingsworth better.
(b) Help her to get to know Mr. Coverdale better.
(c) That she will help her to know what to wear.
(d) Only that Zenobia allow her to always be near her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men ride together to Blithedale during the storm in Section 1, Chapter 2?

2. As Coverdale views the community of Blithedale from the woods, what does he see some strange creatures doing that makes him laugh out loud?

3. Who hushes Coverdale and Hollingsworth from his window in Section 14, Chapter 27?

4. Moodie admits that out of his two daughters, he loves Priscilla the best, only that love comes from what?

5. During the interview that Coverdale is attending, who throws off her veil, shrinking to see the multitude of people staring at her, and flees?

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