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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Coverdale comes upon the three people at the pulpit in Section 13, Chapter 25, who tells him that she is on trial for her life and suggests that he act as judge?
(a) Westervelt.
(b) Priscilla.
(c) Zenobia.
(d) Hollingsworth.

2. What does Coverdale notice about Priscilla's appearance after she is summoned?
(a) That she looks tired.
(b) That she has cut her hair.
(c) That the girl is beautiful.
(d) That she has aged considerably.

3. In Section 8, Chapter 15, Hollingsworth, having no faith in Coverdale's dream, mentions his own scheme for what?
(a) Finding teachers for a school.
(b) Raising funds for a temple.
(c) Reformation of criminals.
(d) Building of a hospital.

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

5. Who summons Priscilla to see Coverdale at the boardinghouse?
(a) Hollingsworth.
(b) Westervelt.
(c) Zenobia.
(d) Moodie.

6. Coverdale becomes irritated with the person who he visits in the boardinghouse; what does this person rage to him about?
(a) His claim that Hollingsworth is ridiculious.
(b) His claim that Priscilla is crazy.
(c) His cliam that Hollingsworth is a nice guy.
(d) His claim that Westervelt is evil.

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

8. In Section 12, Chapter 24, Coverdale sets out for Blithedale, and he spies on the community from the woods before entering; what does he hear from the woods?
(a) Screaming.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Crying.
(d) Gun shots.

9. During the interview at the lyceum hall, who does Coverdale ask where Priscilla is, and receives a glare in response from this person?
(a) Hollingsworth.
(b) Moodie.
(c) Zenobia.
(d) Westervelt.

10. Moodie admits that out of his two daughters, he loves Priscilla the best, only that love comes from what?
(a) Guilt.
(b) Pride.
(c) Duty.
(d) Shame.

11. In Section 8, Chapter 16, Coverdale announces that he is leaving Blithedale for a week or two; why?
(a) For his health.
(b) To barter goods from the farm.
(c) To visit family.
(d) For financial reasons.

12. In Section 9, Chapter 18, what torments Coverdale at night in his hotel room?
(a) The loud noises from the street.
(b) Dreams of his Blithedale friends.
(c) The rats scurrying on the floor.
(d) The other hotel tenants.

13. From his hotel window in town, what is Coverdale watching creep along the office rooftops that bewitches him?
(a) A cat.
(b) A dove.
(c) A rat.
(d) A pigeon.

14. After Priscilla and Hollingsworth leave in Section 13, Chapter 26, what does Coverdale tell Zenobia that he thinks Hollingsworth is?
(a) A kind man.
(b) An innocent bystander.
(c) A wretch with a heart of ice.
(d) A sinful drunk.

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) Dancing.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Coverdale worried about Priscilla not being safe around Hollingsworth?

3. What makes Coverdale believe that Hollingsworth must be appropriating Zenobia's funds so lavishly?

4. Coverdale asks Hollingsworth if he has seen Zenobia, and he answers that he has not; what else does Hollingsworth say about Zenobia?

5. What site does Coverdale observe across from his hotel at a boardinghouse that he blesses God for?

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