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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The night that all the newcomers arrive at Blithedale, what does Zenobia tell them all she will act as?
(a) Manager.
(b) Cook.
(c) Queen.
(d) Hostess.

2. Who accosts Mr. Coverdale on his way back to his apartment in Section 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Zenobia.
(b) Hollingsworth.
(c) Mr. Moodie.
(d) Priscilla.

3. What does the person who accosts Mr. Coverdale on his way back to his apartment in Section 1, Chapter 1 want from him?
(a) His wallet.
(b) A great favor.
(c) His blessing.
(d) His coat.

4. What does Zenobia do with the flower in her hair after she announces dinner is ready?
(a) She replaces it with a fresh flower.
(b) She places it in the middle of the table.
(c) She flings it to the ground.
(d) She throws it in the garbage.

5. After claiming that she is not positively ill-natured, why does Zenobia decide to be kind to Priscilla?
(a) Because Coverdale and Hollingsworth seem so interested in the girl.
(b) Because she decides she really does like her.
(c) Because she wants everyone to forgive her.
(d) Because she feels bad about her treatment of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zenobia claim Priscilla to be after Mr. Coverdale tells her his suspicions?

2. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, who arises in the midst of a group of visionary people?

3. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, what happens just as the young man is about to kiss the Lady?

4. What are Mrs. Foster and her husband in charge of at Blithedale?

5. What lady does Mr. Coverdale plan on meeting the day after he is accosted in Section 1, Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Mr. Coverdale notes the flower in Zenobia's hair; what does he compare her to?

2. Why does Coverdale decide to never reveal what he overheard Zenobia and Westervelt talking about in Section 6, Chapter 12?

3. Who likes to spend their Sundays at a rock named Eliot's Pulpit?

4. How does the reader know that Moodie is somewhat connected to the Veiled Lady?

5. How does Coverdale first feel about Hollingsworth compared to how he feels about him after his illness?

6. How does Zenobia compare Coverdale and Hollingsworth?

7. How does Zenobia dramatically conclude her story in Section 7, Chapter 13?

8. What names does the group at Blithedale consider renaming the community?

9. How did Hollingsworth come to Priscilla's aid in Section 2, Chapter 4?

10. What makes Coverdale think that Zenobia will not be Priscilla's friend for long?

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