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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. Coverdale reads a lot while in his room and discusses the works with Hollingsworth; whose work disgusts Hollingsworth?
2. In Section 6, Chapter 12, when Zenobia is asked why she does not fling Priscilla off, how does she reply?
3. Zenobia tells a story about the Veiled Lady; what is the story entitled?
4. What is Coverdale convinced that Hollingsworth will gain Zenobia and Priscilla as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
5. In Section 6, Chapter 11, the stranger identifies himself as Professor Westervelt; who else does he ask about that causes Coverdale to decline any further connection with his affairs?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Zenobia treat Priscilla, and what does she say to justify that behavior?
2. How does Zenobia compare Coverdale and Hollingsworth?
3. Who likes to spend their Sundays at a rock named Eliot's Pulpit?
4. What is the first contribution in the novel, The Blithedale Romance, that composes the theme of magic within the text?
5. Why does Zenobia make Coverdale nervous?
6. How can Coverdale tell that Zenobia is upset with Hollingsworth in Section 2, Chapter 3?
7. How did Hollingsworth come to Priscilla's aid in Section 2, Chapter 4?
8. Why does Moodie leave Blithedale upset?
9. Who is the man that interrupts Coverdale during his meditative walk?
10. How does Coverdale first feel about Hollingsworth compared to how he feels about him after his illness?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At Blithedale, the roles of men and women are clearly defined. Study the theme of gender roles, particularly the thoughts about women during this time period, as unfeminine behavior raised negative speculations about ladies. What are the men's roles at Blithedale? What are the women's roles at Blithedale? Are there any characters in the novel that try to change this roles or question them?
Essay Topic 2
The style in which the author of The Blithedale Romance writes is very important to the overall story. Study Nathaniel Hawthorne's use of style in The Blithedale Romance and how it affects the overall story. What choices does Hawthorne use in his writing that shows his unique style? Does Hawthorne use tactical choices in grammar or word usage? How can sentence and paragraph length affect the overall story? What kind of imagery does Hawthorne use?
Essay Topic 3
Characterization is often listed as one of the fundamental elements of fiction. Examine the different types of characters in fiction and relate them to the characters in The Blithedale Romance. How important are the characters in The Blithedale Romance? How do even minor characters add to the overall story?
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