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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Coverdale convinced that Hollingsworth will gain Zenobia and Priscilla as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) As proselytes.
(b) As girlfriends.
(c) As followers.
(d) As wives.

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

5. In Section 6, Chapter 12, Coverdale watches Hollingsworth beckoning the others; what does he think Hollingsworth sees all of mankind as?
(a) Another yoke of oxen.
(b) Another pig in the pen.
(c) Another herd of cattle.
(d) Another chicken in the coop.

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

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

8. How does Mr. Foster greet all the men while the women are preparing dinner the first night at Blithedale?
(a) Politely.
(b) Uncouthly.
(c) Nervously.
(d) Angrily.

9. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, what happens just as the young man is about to kiss the Lady?
(a) She falls asleep.
(b) She stabs him.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She disappears.

10. What lady does Mr. Coverdale plan on meeting the day after he is accosted in Section 1, Chapter 1?
(a) The Veiled Lady.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Priscilla.
(d) Zenobia.

11. What does Zenobia have a lot of?
(a) Weaknesses.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Hats.
(d) Pride.

12. Priscilla questions Hollingsworth about Zenobia's view of the injustice the world does to women; how does he respond?
(a) He thinks she is stupid and women are worthless.
(b) He heartly agrees with her.
(c) He claims that a woman's place is at a man's side.
(d) He laughs out loud.

13. What does the community of Blithedale declare May Day as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) Not to be celebrated at Blithedale.
(b) A second Christmas for those at Blithedale.
(c) A movable holiday, which is postponed for better weather.
(d) Blithedale Day.

14. What does Zenobia praise Mr. Coverdale about at the beginning of Section 2, Chapter 3, as everyone arrives at Blithedale?
(a) His attire.
(b) His food.
(c) His poetry.
(d) His music.

15. What is the name of Mrs. Foster's husband?
(a) Sam.
(b) Simon.
(c) Silas.
(d) Steven.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, what spell does the magician tell the lady about, after warning her of peril?

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

3. Coverdale reads a lot while in his room and discusses the works with Hollingsworth; whose work disgusts Hollingsworth?

4. Why is Zenobia upset with Mr. Hollingsworth in Section 2, Chapter 3?

5. Coverdale and Zenobia argue about women being happy in life; what does Zenobia say is the reason of woman's unhappiness?

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