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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. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, a particular lady encounters a magician one morning while wandering in the woods; what does he warn her of?

2. How does Mr. Coverdale think the firelight from the hearth makes the men and women of Blithedale appear?

3. The night that all the newcomers arrive at Blithedale, what does Zenobia tell them all she will act as?

4. What do Hollingsworth and Coverdale hoe together while the rest of the fraternity is situated in a distant corner of the farm?

5. What does Zenobia tell Priscilla that she needs, a role which Zenobia intends to fulfill?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What story does Zenobia tell the group at Blithedale in Section 7, Chapter 13?

4. How does Zenobia compare Coverdale and Hollingsworth?

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

6. How can Coverdale tell that Zenobia is upset with Hollingsworth in Section 2, Chapter 3?

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

8. Why does Moodie leave Blithedale upset?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Zenobia is an interesting, vibrant character who stands out in The Blithedale Romance. Analyze the character of Zenobia, exploring what her character adds to the overall story. Why does Zenobia wear flowers in her hair? How do the other tenants at Blithedale feel about Zenobia? Is Zenobia a confident woman?

Essay Topic 2

There are many secrets and questions that surround the story of The Blithedale Romance. Study the theme of mystery in the novel, The Blithedale Romance. How is the theme of mystery prevalent even from the beginning of the novel? How is mystery a theme in The Blithedale Romance? What is so mysterious about Priscilla? How does the Veiled Lady add to the overall theme of mystery? Do the allusions in the story add to the theme of mystery?

Essay Topic 3

In Section 7, Chapter 13, Zenobia tells a story about the Veiled Lady, entitled "The Silver Veil." The story has many correlations to those at Blithedale, and Zenobia even uses Priscilla as "inspiration" for her story. Analyze the story about the Veiled Lady, entitled "The Silver Veil." What is Zenobia's motive for telling this story? Why would Zenobia want to correlate Priscilla with the Veiled Lady? Who does Zenobia probably represent in the story?

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