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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. 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 she does not influence any events.
(b) He realizes she is clueless.
(c) He realizes that she is not really close to Zenobia.
(d) He realizes that she does not care.

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

3. What does Zenobia tell Priscilla that she stood in the way of?
(a) Her friendhips.
(b) Her desires.
(c) Her career.
(d) Her traveling.

4. How may days after the interview that Coverdale attended in Section 12, Chapter 23, does he set out for Blithedale?
(a) Two days.
(b) Four days.
(c) One day.
(d) Three days.

5. Where did Hollingsworth wound Zenobia in Section 14, Chapter 27?
(a) Her head.
(b) Her arm.
(c) Her hand.
(d) Her breast, close by her heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Coverdale realize it's absurd to torment himself with conjectures in Section 10, Chapter 19?

2. After his meeting with Priscilla, Coverdale says he washes his hands of it all, stating that the consequences lay on whose head?

3. How does Coverdale react when Hollingsworth wants to know if he will cooperate in his great scheme?

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

5. In Section 13, Chapter 25, Zenobia prevents Hollingsworth from leaving their meeting; how long ago does she say that she learned of the matter that is threatening to make her poor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Zenobia treat Coverdale when he visits her at the boarding-house?

2. What gets Moodie to reveal his past to Coverdale?

3. How does Zenobia demonstrate her love and loyalty for Hollingsworth?

4. What is ironic about Coverdale encountering Hollingsworth at a village hall during an interview with the Veiled Lady?

5. What does Coverdale observe Priscilla doing at the boardinghouse?

6. How was Moodie's life different twenty-five years ago?

7. How does Coverdale find Moodie?

8. How does Priscilla act after she lifts her veil in Section 12, Chapter 23?

9. Why is Coverdale jealous of Westervelt?

10. How does Coverdale feel as he leaves Blithedale in Section 8, Chapter 16?

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