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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 that he can assist her quickly if necessity dictates it to be so.
(b) So he can see who she is meeting with.
(c) So he will have a chance to talk to her.
(d) So that he can watch her from behind the cover of the trees.

2. Coverdale reads a lot while in his room and discusses the works with Hollingsworth; whose work disgusts Hollingsworth?
(a) Newton.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Einstein.
(d) Fourier.

3. What does Priscilla do when Coverdale imparts the wisdom that those one most loves may not love one in return?
(a) She begins to cry.
(b) She laughs at him.
(c) She agrees with him.
(d) She runs away, falling through the grass.

4. While telling her legend, Zenobia asks Priscilla to stand in front of her so that she can be inspired by her what?
(a) Hair.
(b) Eyes.
(c) Lips.
(d) Aura.

5. 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 form the Veiled Lady.
(b) Peril from a golden necklace.
(c) Peril from the maiden who has attached herself to her.
(d) Peril from the white horse.

6. Who does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that he believes Zenobia to be the sister of?
(a) Mr. Foster.
(b) The Veiled Lady.
(c) Priscilla.
(d) Mrs. Foster.

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

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

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

10. What is a phenomenon in the Mesmeric line?
(a) The opera.
(b) The Asian Lady.
(c) The Veiled Lady.
(d) The new play by Coverdale.

11. What are Mrs. Foster and her husband in charge of at Blithedale?
(a) They manage the house and teach the women to cook.
(b) They are in charge of feeding everyone at Blithedale.
(c) They teach at the schoolhouse in Blithedale.
(d) They manage the farm and teach the upperclassmen the art of husbandry.

12. What does Zenobia tell Priscilla that she needs, a role which Zenobia intends to fulfill?
(a) A mother.
(b) A duenna.
(c) A friend.
(d) A sister.

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

14. 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) Zenobia.
(d) Priscilla.

15. Who did Priscilla used to make silk purses for?
(a) Mrs. Foster.
(b) Moodie.
(c) Zenobia.
(d) Hollingsworth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before his departure for Blithedale in Chapter 1, where is Mr. Coverdale returning to his apartment from?

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

3. After claiming that she is not positively ill-natured, why does Zenobia decide to be kind to Priscilla?

4. After Priscilla and Mr. Hollingsworth arrive and are introduced, who tells the others to feed Priscilla?

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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