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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Hollingsworth and Coverdale hoe together while the rest of the fraternity is situated in a distant corner of the farm?
(a) Onions.
(b) Carrots.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Beets.

2. Coverdale and Zenobia argue about women being happy in life; what does Zenobia say is the reason of woman's unhappiness?
(a) Too high standards for women.
(b) Men overpowering women.
(c) Lack of variety in life.
(d) Improper care of one's self.

3. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, a particular lady encounters a magician one morning while wandering in the woods; what does he warn her of?
(a) Peril from the white horse.
(b) Peril from the maiden who has attached herself to her.
(c) Peril form the Veiled Lady.
(d) Peril from a golden necklace.

4. Regarding the stranger who interrupts Coverdale's secluded time; who does he ask for an interview with?
(a) Mrs. Foster.
(b) Zenobia.
(c) Hollingsworth.
(d) Priscilla.

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

6. After Coverdale tells Hollingsworth he does not know if he will ever be a philanthropist, how does Hollingsworth react?
(a) He does not know if they can be lifelong friends.
(b) He says it does not matter to him.
(c) He laughs at him at calls him weak.
(d) He is very angry.

7. What does Coverdale believe is his duty to do for Priscilla?
(a) Protect her.
(b) Educate her.
(c) Marry her.
(d) Get rid of her.

8. In Section 6, Chapter 12, when Zenobia is asked why she does not fling Priscilla off, how does she reply?
(a) She is trying to impress Hollingsworth.
(b) She will not fail Priscilla because the girl has clung to her from the first.
(c) She must keep her enemies closer.
(d) She has begun to care for the girl.

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

10. The neighbors of Blithedale gossip that Zenobia and Hollingsworth are lovers; where do they say they plan to erect their home?
(a) In a beautiful meadow where they have picnics.
(b) Near the mountainside.
(c) On a sloping hill where they frequently walk.
(d) By a nearby pond they like to visit.

11. Why does Coverdale regret peremptorily ending his conversation with Professor Westervelt?
(a) He's curious what Westervelt might know about Hollingsworth.
(b) He's curious what Westervelt might know about Priscilla.
(c) He's curious what Westervelt might know about Moodie.
(d) He's curious what Westervelt might know about Zenobia.

12. What discomposes Priscilla after she delivers a letter to Coverdale, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) Coverdale suggests that she looks like Zenobia.
(b) Coverdale suggests that she stay in his room for the night.
(c) Coverdale suggests that she looks like Miss Fuller.
(d) Coverdale suggests that she looks like Mrs. Foster.

13. What does Priscilla do when Coverdale tells her that she is fortunate that she has nothing dismal to remember?
(a) She tells him he does not know her at all.
(b) She smiles at him.
(c) She seems to be listening to a distant voice.
(d) She tells him she does have dismal things from her past.

14. What makes Mr. Coverdale think that Priscilla overheard his conversation with Zenobia in Section 3, Chapter 5?
(a) She sticks her tounge out at them.
(b) He notices her wiping away tears.
(c) He notices her gazing at them angrily.
(d) He notices her gazing at them sorrowfully.

15. 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 Veiled Lady.
(b) To throw a veil over the maiden's head, which is a binding spell, and summon him who will seize the white horse.
(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 maiden.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, who arises in the midst of a group of visionary people?

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

3. Who does Mr. Coverdale suggest that Mr. Hollingsworth would be of assistance to in Section 1, Chapter 1?

4. What does Zenobia tell Priscilla that she needs, a role which Zenobia intends to fulfill?

5. Priscilla questions Hollingsworth about Zenobia's view of the injustice the world does to women; how does he respond?

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