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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Coverdale complain about his first day at Blithedale?
(a) The thinly partitioned walls.
(b) The bad food.
(c) His lack of sleep.
(d) The lack of comfort.

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

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

8. After claiming that she is not positively ill-natured, why does Zenobia decide to be kind to Priscilla?
(a) Because Coverdale and Hollingsworth seem so interested in the girl.
(b) Because she wants everyone to forgive her.
(c) Because she feels bad about her treatment of her.
(d) Because she decides she really does like her.

9. 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.

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

11. What does Mr. Coverdale compare Zenobia to in Section 2, Chapter 3?
(a) An exotic flower.
(b) Eve in the Garden of Eden.
(c) The sun.
(d) The ocean.

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

13. What does Coverdale find Zenobia and Priscilla doing in the barn, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) Reading and discussing their books.
(b) Arguing.
(c) Feeding the horses.
(d) Lauging and celebrating the holiday together.

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Coverdale claim that the parlor in the old farmhouse in Blithedale is comparable to?

2. What is Coverdale convinced that Hollingsworth will gain Zenobia and Priscilla as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?

3. What does the person who accosts Mr. Coverdale on his way back to his apartment in Section 1, Chapter 1 want from him?

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

5. How does Mr. Foster greet all the men while the women are preparing dinner the first night at Blithedale?

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