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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. Who comes to take Zenobia and Priscilla away from the boardinghouse at the end of Section 10, Chapter 20?

2. Who refuses to join Hollingsworth in his scheme, though it is a great effort?

3. Who looks at Coverdale scornfully from the boardinghouse window before lowering the curtain?

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

5. Not long after midnight in Section 14, Chapter 27, Coverdale passes beneath Hollingsworth's open window; what does he fling into his room?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was Moodie's life different twenty-five years ago?

3. What does Coverdale dream about in Section 9, Chapter 18 that torments him?

4. What does Coverdale observe Priscilla doing at the boardinghouse?

5. What does Zenobia do after Hollingsworth and Priscilla walk off together, arm in arm, in Section 13, Chapter 25?

6. What does Silas Foster think about Zenobia's disappearance?

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

8. What strange foreboding does Coverdale have after Zenobia leaves Blithedale, and what does he do?

9. After Zenobia asks for Priscilla's forgiveness in Section 13, Chapter 25, what question does Zenobia ask her?

10. Why does Hollingsworth and Coverdale's friendship end?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Hollingsworth is a very strong dominant character in The Blithedale Romance. Analyze the character of Hollingsworth, examine his affect on the other characters, and compare his character to Coverdale. Who is more passionate about Blithedale: Hollingsworth or Coverdale? How do the other characters in the novel feel about Hollingsworth? How does Hollingsworth affect Priscilla and Zenobia?

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