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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the people of Blithedale decide to continue sheltering Priscilla?
(a) They feel obligated because she is favored by Hollingsworth.
(b) To deserve the reputation of a benevolent community.
(c) She begged for them to let her stay.
(d) She has volunteered to be a maid.

2. 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 herd of cattle.
(c) Another chicken in the coop.
(d) Another pig in the pen.

3. 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 Zenobia.
(c) A sealed letter from Miss Margaret Fuller.
(d) An opened letter from Miss Margaret Fuller.

4. After the first group dinner at Blithedale, what does Mr. Foster do while everyone adjourns to the sitting room?
(a) Takes out the garbage.
(b) Sits on the porch and smokes his pipe.
(c) Goes to bed.
(d) Cobbles an old pair of boots by the kitchen fire.

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

6. Coverdale believes he has done Hollingsworth a great wrong by prying into his character; why can't he help it?
(a) Because he loves Hollingsworth so much.
(b) Because he envies Hollingsworth.
(c) Because he does not trust Hollingsworth.
(d) Because he is obsessed with Hollingsworth.

7. Why is Zenobia upset with Mr. Hollingsworth in Section 2, Chapter 3?
(a) He's late.
(b) He yells at her.
(c) He ignores her.
(d) He ruins her dinner.

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

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

10. Before his departure for Blithedale in Chapter 1, where is Mr. Coverdale returning to his apartment from?
(a) The opera.
(b) An exhibition of the Veiled Lady.
(c) A play in town.
(d) Dinner at his parents'.

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

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

13. How does Coverdale spend his first night at Blithedale?
(a) In a fever with a cold.
(b) With Priscilla.
(c) Sleepless.
(d) With Zenobia.

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

15. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, who sneaks into the Lady's private chamber with the intent of unveiling her?
(a) Eliot.
(b) Theodore.
(c) Simon.
(d) Silas.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Moodie visits, Coverdale decides to take a holiday for the day; where does he go?

2. How is Coverdale's attitude after a stranger interrupts his secluded time on his holiday?

3. What does Coverdale suspect that Priscilla purposefully arranged for Moodie to see?

4. After Coverdale tells Hollingsworth he does not know if he will ever be a philanthropist, how does Hollingsworth react?

5. What does Zenobia praise Mr. Coverdale about at the beginning of Section 2, Chapter 3, as everyone arrives at Blithedale?

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