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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Coverdale asks Hollingsworth if he has seen Zenobia, and he answers that he has not; what else does Hollingsworth say about Zenobia?
(a) That he hopes he sees her again soon.
(b) That he did not expect to see her again.
(c) That he never wants to see her again.
(d) That he expects he will see her again.

2. In Section 14, Chapter 27, what does Coverdale share with Hollingsworth that he suspects Zenobia has done?
(a) Committed adultery.
(b) Committed suicide.
(c) Fled the country.
(d) Harmed someone else.

3. 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 Westervelt is evil.
(c) His cliam that Hollingsworth is a nice guy.
(d) His claim that Hollingsworth is ridiculious.

4. In Section 13, Chapter 25, who says that he does not pretend to pass a sentence, but it has been forced upon him?
(a) Westervelt.
(b) Hollingsworth.
(c) Moodie.
(d) Coverdale.

5. How does Moodie describe his second daughter when she was a child?
(a) As robust and rowdy.
(b) As pale and nervous.
(c) As sunny and energetic.
(d) As dark and violent.

6. Zenobia asks Hollingsworth if he loves Priscilla and he admits that he does; what does Zenobia say and do in return?
(a) Zenobia appeals to God to judge which of them has most morally offended him and bids Hollingsworth farewell.
(b) Zenobia begins hitting him and yelling at him for not loving her.
(c) Zenobia begs for him to reconsider loving her and clings to him.
(d) Zenobia begins to cry and runs away.

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

8. Why is Coverdale worried about Priscilla not being safe around Hollingsworth?
(a) Because she is young and silly.
(b) Because she is more susceptible to his tenderness.
(c) Because she is so gullible.
(d) Because he is dangerous.

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

10. How does Coverdale react when Hollingsworth wants to know if he will cooperate in his great scheme?
(a) Coverdale does not know what to say to Hollingsworth.
(b) Coverdale chides Hollingsworth.
(c) Coverdale yells at Hollingsworth.
(d) Coverdale agrees with Hollingsworth's plan.

11. Why is Coverdale anxious to speak with Hollingsworth in Section 14, Chapter 27?
(a) He's worried about Priscilla.
(b) He's worried about Westervelt.
(c) He's worried about Zenobia.
(d) He's worried about Moodie.

12. Out of the three people staying at the boardinghouse, which one notices Coverdale watching them from his hotel window?
(a) Zenobia.
(b) Priscilla.
(c) Westervelt.
(d) Hollingsworth.

13. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that they should choose a spot for, in Section 8, Chapter 15?
(a) A church.
(b) A school.
(c) A temple.
(d) A cemetery.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As the three people searching for Zenobia row out into the river, who comments about how Zenobia will laugh at them the next morning?

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

3. Who refuses to join Hollingsworth in his scheme, though it is a great effort?

4. Before Coverdale leaves Blithedale for a few weeks, what does he ask Priscilla?

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

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