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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of flower does Zenobia wear in her hair?
(a) Ugly.
(b) Simple.
(c) Dried.
(d) Exotic.

2. Who does Zenobia throw a piece of gauze over at the end of her tale?
(a) Mrs. Foster.
(b) Coverdale.
(c) Hollingsworth.
(d) Priscilla.

3. What does Coverdale complain about his first day at Blithedale?
(a) The thinly partitioned walls.
(b) His lack of sleep.
(c) The lack of comfort.
(d) The bad food.

4. In Section 6, Chapter 11, why does Coverdale stay in the vicinity of Zenobia's customary walk?
(a) So that he can assist her quickly if necessity dictates it to be so.
(b) So he will have a chance to talk to her.
(c) So he can see who she is meeting with.
(d) So that he can watch her from behind the cover of the trees.

5. How is the atmosphere at the first dinner in the Blithedale farmhouse?
(a) Dull.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Oppressive.
(d) Cheerful.

6. In Section 5, Chapter 9, what does Coverdale realize it's not mentally healthy to do?
(a) Envy others.
(b) Stay inside his room all day alone.
(c) Study individuals too closely.
(d) Sleep all day.

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

8. What does Coverdale suspect that Priscilla purposefully arranged for Moodie to see?
(a) Zenobia and Hollingsworth together.
(b) Priscilla and Zenobia acting playfully.
(c) Priscilla crying.
(d) Priscilla and Hollingsworth together.

9. What does Mr. Coverdale suspect about Priscilla and Zenobia in Section 3, Chapter 5?
(a) That Priscilla idolizes Zenobia.
(b) That Zenobia idolizes Priscilla.
(c) That Priscilla and Zenobia idolize Mr. Hollingsworth.
(d) That Priscilla and Zenobia idolize him.

10. Who does Mr. Coverdale suggest that Mr. Hollingsworth would be of assistance to in Section 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Priscilla.
(b) The Veiled Lady.
(c) Zenobia.
(d) Mr. Moodie.

11. 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) Zenobia.
(b) Hollingsworth.
(c) Priscilla.
(d) Moodie.

12. What does Coverdale think Hollingsworth is being reckless about?
(a) His tenderness toward Priscilla.
(b) His treatment of the other people at Blithedale.
(c) His pursuit of things outside Blithedale.
(d) His relationship with Zenobia.

13. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, who arises in the midst of a group of visionary people?
(a) A white horse.
(b) A lovely maiden.
(c) The Veiled Lady.
(d) A golden necklace.

14. In Section 3, Chapter 5, how does Mr. Foster say he will wake everyone at Blithedale at daybreak?
(a) He will come around to everyone's door and knock.
(b) He will fire his shotgun three times.
(c) He will ring the bells.
(d) He will sound the horn.

15. What does the person who accosts Mr. Coverdale on his way back to his apartment in Section 1, Chapter 1 want from him?
(a) His coat.
(b) His blessing.
(c) His wallet.
(d) A great favor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Priscilla ask that Zenobia do for her?

2. Whose conversation does Coverdale eavesdrop on in Section 6, Chapter 12 that he decides never to disclose to another mortal?

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

4. In Section 6, Chapter 12, when Zenobia is asked why she does not fling Priscilla off, how does she reply?

5. What does Zenobia do with the flower in her hair after she announces dinner is ready?

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