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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 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?

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

3. What are Mrs. Foster and her husband in charge of at Blithedale?

4. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, what happens just as the young man is about to kiss the Lady?

5. How is the atmosphere at the first dinner in the Blithedale farmhouse?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Coverdale decide to never reveal what he overheard Zenobia and Westervelt talking about in Section 6, Chapter 12?

3. What does the man who interrupts Coverdale's meditative walk in Section 6, Chapter 11 want?

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

5. What is the purpose of those gathered at Blithedale?

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

7. How did Hollingsworth come to Priscilla's aid in Section 2, Chapter 4?

8. How does Zenobia compare Coverdale and Hollingsworth?

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

10. How does Coverdale justify sitting down to dinner with people of a lower class?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the novel, The Blithedale Romance, the mystery and secrets surround the two women there, Zenobia and Priscilla, who are both in love with the same man. Examine the theme of love and the human heart in the novel, The Blithedale Romance. Where does love pertain to the novel? What does Coverdale learn about love? How can love drive us to do unimaginable things? What does love cause the characters in The Blithedale Romance to do?

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

There are several characters in the novel, The Blithedale Romance, who are very concerned with their own wants and desires. Explore the concept of selfishness and relate it to the characters from The Blithedale Romance. What is selfishness? How does Hollingsworth demonstrate his selfishness? Has Zenobia demonstrated that she is selfish? Who is the most unselfish person at Blithedale and why?

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