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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 Priscilla is summoned, why does Coverdale realize there is no peril of her communicating to him any of Zenobia's designs?

2. In Section 13, Chapter 25, who says that he does not pretend to pass a sentence, but it has been forced upon him?

3. After the scene at the pulpit, Coverdale mentions to Hollingsworth that their toils will seem romantic to whom?

4. As Hollingsworth and Coverdale search for Zenobia, what do they find of hers during their search?

5. How does Coverdale react when Hollingsworth wants to know if he will cooperate in his great scheme?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Coverdale jealous of Westervelt?

2. How does Coverdale feel as he leaves Blithedale in Section 8, Chapter 16?

3. How does Coverdale find Moodie?

4. What is one thing that Coverdale observes while looking out his hotel window?

5. How does Zenobia's death parallel with many village maidens who have also been wronged by their first love?

6. What questions does Zenobia ask Hollingsworth at Eliot's Pulpit in Section 13, Chapter 25?

7. Why did Moodie change his name twenty-five years ago?

8. How does Zenobia demonstrate her love and loyalty for Hollingsworth?

9. How does Priscilla act after she lifts her veil in Section 12, Chapter 23?

10. How does Zenobia treat Coverdale when he visits her at the boarding-house?

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

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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