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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 wallet.
(b) A great favor.
(c) His coat.
(d) His blessing.

2. Where does Coverdale often spend his time making verses and meditating essays?
(a) Under a big oak tree overlooking the farmhouse.
(b) On the sloping hill overlooking the valley.
(c) Next to the lake surrounded by wildflowers.
(d) In a leafy cave in the woods adjacent to the farm.

3. How does Mr. Coverdale think the firelight from the hearth makes the men and women of Blithedale appear?
(a) The men handsome and the women meek.
(b) The men strong and the women weak.
(c) The men youthful and the women beautiful.
(d) The men weak and the women strong.

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) Aura.
(c) Eyes.
(d) Lips.

5. After Mr. Foster awakens everyone at Blithedale, what does Hollingsworth begin his first day there with?
(a) A prayer.
(b) A bath.
(c) A hearty breakfast.
(d) A three mile run.

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

7. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that he should be, in Section 3, Chapter 6?
(a) A priest.
(b) A lawyer.
(c) A banker.
(d) A farmer.

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

9. Zenobia offers to invent a wild legend one day; how does everyone at Blithedale respond?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Scared.
(c) Eagerly.
(d) Complacently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Coverdale spend his first night at Blithedale?

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

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

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

5. In Section 3, Chapter 5, how does Mr. Foster say he will wake everyone at Blithedale at daybreak?

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