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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Priscilla is summoned, why does Coverdale realize there is no peril of her communicating to him any of Zenobia's designs?
(a) He realizes that she does not care.
(b) He realizes she does not influence any events.
(c) He realizes that she is not really close to Zenobia.
(d) He realizes she is clueless.

2. Where do the men lay Zenobia for the women to deal with?
(a) On the grass outside the main house.
(b) On the couch in the living room.
(c) On the floor of the farmhouse.
(d) In her bedroom.

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) Reformation of criminals.
(c) Raising funds for a temple.
(d) Building of a hospital.

4. In Section 12, Chapter 23, how long does Coverdale wander restlessly, trying to avoid Hollingsworth, Priscilla and Zenobia?
(a) A few days.
(b) A month.
(c) One week.
(d) Several weeks.

5. 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) Dinner and wine.
(c) Breakfast and coffee.
(d) Lunch and beer.

6. In Section 9, Chapter 17, Coverdale obtains a room in a respectable hotel in town; what makes him feel stifled at first?
(a) The loud music coming from across the street.
(b) The memories from Blithedale.
(c) The muddy tide of human activity.
(d) The silence in his empty room.

7. After the scene at the pulpit, Coverdale mentions to Hollingsworth that their toils will seem romantic to whom?
(a) Young people in the present.
(b) Elderly people in the future.
(c) Elderly people in the present.
(d) Young people in the future.

8. What does Hollingsworth seem to have no regret for overthrowing in Section 8, Chapter 15?
(a) His love of Zenobia for Priscilla.
(b) His own family.
(c) His love of Priscilla for Zenobia.
(d) Overthrowing the fair system of their new life because it does not suit him.

9. Who refuses to join Hollingsworth in his scheme, though it is a great effort?
(a) Moodie.
(b) Zenobia.
(c) Coverdale.
(d) Priscilla.

10. In a lyceum hall where he is attending an interview, who does Coverdale see several rows in front of him?
(a) Priscilla.
(b) Zenobia.
(c) Hollingsworth.
(d) Westervelt.

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

12. What saddens Coverdale after he goes to the boardinghouse in Section 10, Chapter 19?
(a) Westervelt's cold manner.
(b) Zenobia's cold manner.
(c) Priscilla's cold manner.
(d) Hollingsworth's cold manner.

13. 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 Priscilla.
(b) Since his familiar realtionship allows him to call on Zenobia.
(c) Since his familiar realtionship allows him to call on Moodie.
(d) Since his familiar realtionship allows him to call on Hollingsworth.

14. 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) Go to Hollingsworth.
(b) Go to Coverdale.
(c) Run away.
(d) Not go to Hollingsworth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While watching the boardinghouse from his hotel window, Coverdale beholds Zenobia and Priscilla; who else does he see with them?

2. In Section 11, Chapter 21, it occurs to Coverdale to seek an interview with Moodie, so where does he go to look for him?

3. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that they should choose a spot for, in Section 8, Chapter 15?

4. During the interview that Coverdale is attending, who jumps to the platform after the lady rises as a mysterious tremor shakes her veil?

5. As the summer passes at Blithedale, what do Coverdale and Hollingsworth discuss the community's plans to erect?

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