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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 the first group dinner at Blithedale, what does Mr. Foster do while everyone adjourns to the sitting room?

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

3. What makes Coverdale realize that Zenobia will not be friends with Priscilla for long?

4. What is a phenomenon in the Mesmeric line?

5. Why do the people of Blithedale decide to continue sheltering Priscilla?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Zenobia dramatically conclude her story in Section 7, Chapter 13?

4. What wise suggestion of Coverdale's does Priscilla reject in Section 5, Chapter 9?

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

6. What is the first contribution in the novel, The Blithedale Romance, that composes the theme of magic within the text?

7. What names does the group at Blithedale consider renaming the community?

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

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

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

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

Symbolism is used throughout the novel, The Blithedale Romance. Study the use of symbolism in literature and analyze the symbolism used in The Blithedale Romance. What does symbolism add to a story? How important is the symbolism in The Blithedale Romance? What are the different types of symbols that are used?

Essay Topic 3

Section 9, Chapter 18, brings the character of Westervelt back into the story. Although Westervelt's character is not a main one, his role in the story is important. Analyze the character of Westervelt and his affect on the other characters in the novel, The Blithedale Romance. What kind of person is Westervelt? Is Westervelt interested in Zenobia or Priscilla? What does Coverdale see Westervelt's smile the mark of? Would Westervelt be considered a protagonist in this story?

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