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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. What does Priscilla do when Coverdale tells her that she is fortunate that she has nothing dismal to remember?

2. After Mr. Foster awakens everyone at Blithedale, what does Hollingsworth begin his first day there with?

3. Priscilla questions Hollingsworth about Zenobia's view of the injustice the world does to women; how does he respond?

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

5. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that he should be, in Section 3, Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Hollingsworth respond when Zenobia rages against the inequalities between men and women?

5. What does the community surrounding Blithedale gossip about Hollingsworth and Zenobia?

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

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

8. What does Coverdale learn about Priscilla from Hollingsworth?

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

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

In The Blithedale Romance, a group of people go to Blithedale to join a group of intellectual upper class people who want to learn the art of husbandry and develop their own Arcadian society. Explore the experimental society in The Blithedale Romance , and examine the reasons for the different characters on joining the community. Why is Blithedale considered an experimental society? What does Arcadian mean? Are there any communities in today's societies that compare to Blithedale? What are the people of Blithedale interested in doing?

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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