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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After viewing Zenobia and Priscilla from his hotel window, who is Coverdale offended that Zenobia chose to learn her secrets?
(a) Mr. Foster.
(b) Moodie.
(c) Westervelt.
(d) Hollingsworth.

2. In Section 14, Chapter 27, what startles Hollingsworth about Coverdale's voice that makes him hurry to speak with him?
(a) The strangeness.
(b) The whispering.
(c) The sadness.
(d) The anger.

3. After Hollingsworth admits that he does love Priscilla, he bids her to come to him; what do Zenobia and Coverdale want Priscilla to do?
(a) Not go to Hollingsworth.
(b) Run away.
(c) Go to Coverdale.
(d) Go to Hollingsworth.

4. What happens to Moodie's second wife after she gives birth to his second daughter?
(a) She gets put in jail.
(b) She runs away.
(c) She goes crazy.
(d) She dies.

5. What does Hollingsworth's pole strike at the bottom of the river while searching for Zenobia?
(a) Zenobia's purse.
(b) Zenobia's body.
(c) Zenobia's boot.
(d) Zenobia's shawl.

6. While observing from his hotel window, what makes Coverdale believe that a drawing-room on the first floor of the boardinghouse that is empty will not be empty for long?
(a) The festival going on the next day.
(b) The storm that is coming.
(c) The industry of the two housemaids.
(d) The crowd coming down the street.

7. Coverdale almost gives up in finding Moodie until he sees him behind a screen; what does he invite him to?
(a) Lunch and wine.
(b) Lunch and beer.
(c) Dinner and wine.
(d) Breakfast and coffee.

8. Who comes to take Zenobia and Priscilla away from the boardinghouse at the end of Section 10, Chapter 20?
(a) Mr. Foster.
(b) Moodie.
(c) Hollingsworth.
(d) Westervelt.

9. To distract himself in his hotel room, Coverdale begins watching the boardinghouse again; who does he begin to watch?
(a) A little boy playing with his dog.
(b) A young couple arguing.
(c) A maid cleaning the front porch.
(d) A girl working on needlepoint.

10. Zenobia asks Priscilla what she will do when Hollingsworth's heart goes out and there is no spark to be found among the ashes; what is Priscilla's answer?
(a) She will move on.
(b) She will die.
(c) She will be angry.
(d) She will be sad.

11. In Section 11, Chapter 21, it occurs to Coverdale to seek an interview with Moodie, so where does he go to look for him?
(a) A park.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A bakery.
(d) A saloon.

12. What are Hollingsworth and Coverdale repairing at Blithedale while discussing the community's plans for the future?
(a) A wood fence.
(b) A bridge.
(c) A stone fence.
(d) A wind mill.

13. What message does Zenobia tell Coverdale to take to Hollingsworth, in Section 13, Chapter 26?
(a) That he has murdered her and she will haunt him.
(b) That she will always love him.
(c) That he is a wretch with a heart of ice.
(d) That he will forever torment her.

14. Before Coverdale leaves Blithedale for a few weeks, what does he ask Priscilla?
(a) If she is a prophetess.
(b) If she is a mind reader.
(c) If she is troubled.
(d) If she is a sorceress.

15. As Coverdale views the community of Blithedale from the woods, what does he see some strange creatures doing that makes him laugh out loud?
(a) Climbing trees.
(b) Fighting.
(c) Singing.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Coverdale realize it's absurd to torment himself with conjectures in Section 10, Chapter 19?

2. Moodie reveals that Priscilla and Zenobia are both his daughters; who raised Zenobia?

3. What does Zenobia tell Priscilla that she stood in the way of?

4. What saddens Coverdale after he goes to the boardinghouse in Section 10, Chapter 19?

5. During the interview at the lyceum hall, who does Coverdale ask where Priscilla is, and receives a glare in response from this person?

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