View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Coverdale spend his first night at Blithedale?

2. In Section 6, Chapter 12, Coverdale watches Hollingsworth beckoning the others; what does he think Hollingsworth sees all of mankind as?

3. What does Coverdale complain about his first day 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. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, who arises in the midst of a group of visionary people?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Coverdale first feel about Hollingsworth compared to how he feels about him after his illness?

5. How does Zenobia compare Coverdale and Hollingsworth?

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

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

8. Why does Moodie leave Blithedale upset?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Several of the characters in The Blithedale Romance are filled with pride and some with shame. Explore the concepts of pride and shame in the novel and how those concepts pertain to the different characters. Which characters would be considered prideful? Which characters seem to be ashamed of something or hiding a secret? How do these themes set the tone for the overall story?

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 721 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample