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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Moodie visits, Coverdale decides to take a holiday for the day; where does he go?

2. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, what spell does the magician tell the lady about, after warning her of peril?

3. Regarding the stranger who interrupts Coverdale's secluded time; who does he make an odd character sketch of?

4. Coverdale believes he has done Hollingsworth a great wrong by prying into his character; why can't he help it?

5. What does Priscilla ask that Zenobia do for her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Moodie leave Blithedale upset?

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

3. Who is the man that interrupts Coverdale during his meditative walk?

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

5. How does Hollingsworth and Coverdale's relationship begin to fall apart in Section 4, Chapter 8?

6. How does Zenobia compare Coverdale and Hollingsworth?

7. What is Hollingsworth's reaction when Coverdale tells him that he does not know if he will ever be a philanthropist?

8. How does Coverdale describe Zenobia in Section 1, Chapter 2?

9. How does Zenobia treat Priscilla, and what does she say to justify that behavior?

10. What does Coverdale discern about Hollingsworth after studying him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a literary technique that Nathaniel Hawthorne uses throughout his novel, The Blithedale Romance. Explore the use of foreshadowing in The Blithedale Romance, and analyze how it has affected the overall story. Why would the author choose to use this literary device in his writing? How does the use of foreshadow enhance the story? Is it easy to see where foreshadowing has been used?

Essay Topic 2

The story of The Blithedale Romance can be enhanced by learning about the author of the book. Research the author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, comparing him to the character of Miles Coverdale. Where is he from? How did he get into writing? What other books has he written? Did The Blithedale Romance win any awards? What inspired Hawthorne to write the book?

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Miles Coverdale, the main character and protagonist in The Blithedale Romance, goes through many changes throughout the novel. Analyze the character of Coverdale and examine the changes that he makes throughout the novel. What kind of person is Coverdale? Is Coverdale ambitious in his line of work? How does Coverdale interact with others? What is engaging about Coverdale?

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