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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Coverdale is looked upon scornfully by one of the three people staying at the boardinghouse, who disappears from the window of the boudoir?
(a) Zenobia.
(b) Hollingsworth.
(c) Westervelt.
(d) Priscilla.

2. 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) Hollingsworth.
(b) Priscilla.
(c) Zenobia.
(d) Westervelt.

3. Why does Coverdale realize it's absurd to torment himself with conjectures in Section 10, Chapter 19?
(a) Since his familiar realtionship allows him to call on Zenobia.
(b) Since his familiar realtionship allows him to call on Moodie.
(c) Since his familiar realtionship allows him to call on Hollingsworth.
(d) Since his familiar realtionship allows him to call on Priscilla.

4. While watching the boardinghouse from his hotel window, Coverdale beholds Zenobia and Priscilla; who else does he see with them?
(a) Westervelt.
(b) Mrs. Foster.
(c) Hollingsworth.
(d) Moodie.

5. After Priscilla is summoned to see Coverdale, he asks her when she will return to Blithedale; how does she respond?
(a) She says when Hollingsworth says she can return.
(b) She says at the end of the year.
(c) She says she never wants to return.
(d) She says whenever they will take her because she never has had any free will.

6. After his meeting with Priscilla, Coverdale says he washes his hands of it all, stating that the consequences lay on whose head?
(a) Westervelt.
(b) Moodie.
(c) Zenobia.
(d) Hollingsworth.

7. 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 bakery.
(b) A park.
(c) A saloon.
(d) A restaurant.

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

9. As Hollingsworth and Coverdale search for Zenobia, what do they find of hers during their search?
(a) Her handkerchief and shoe.
(b) The slip from her dress.
(c) The flower from her hair.
(d) Her scarf.

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

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

12. What makes Coverdale believe that Hollingsworth must be appropriating Zenobia's funds so lavishly?
(a) Hollingsworth claims he can have the necessary capital for his project within a month.
(b) Hollingsworth claims that they are out of money at Blithedale.
(c) Hollingsworth claims that money is not an option for him.
(d) Hollingsworth has bought himself a new wardrobe.

13. 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 industry of the two housemaids.
(c) The crowd coming down the street.
(d) The storm that is coming.

14. After fleeing his home to New England, Moodie took on a new name and home; who does he marry?
(a) A meek seamstress.
(b) A kind cook.
(c) A gentle maid.
(d) A mean woman.

15. At the interview that Coverdale is attending, who appears onstage in Oriental robes?
(a) Moodie.
(b) Priscilla.
(c) Zenobia.
(d) Westervelt.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Section 14, Chapter 27, what startles Hollingsworth about Coverdale's voice that makes him hurry to speak with him?

2. What are Hollingsworth and Coverdale repairing at Blithedale while discussing the community's plans for the future?

3. Where did Hollingsworth wound Zenobia in Section 14, Chapter 27?

4. Zenobia agrees with Priscilla that they are sisters, and although she learned of their relationship recently, she never wished what upon Priscilla?

5. After Priscilla and Hollingsworth leave in Section 13, Chapter 26, what does Coverdale tell Zenobia that he thinks Hollingsworth is?

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