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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 Coverdale is looked upon scornfully by one of the three people staying at the boardinghouse, who disappears from the window of the boudoir?
2. Zenobia agrees with Priscilla that they are sisters, and although she learned of their relationship recently, she never wished what upon Priscilla?
3. What does Hollingsworth's pole strike at the bottom of the river while searching for Zenobia?
4. In Section 12, Chapter 23, how long does Coverdale wander restlessly, trying to avoid Hollingsworth, Priscilla and Zenobia?
5. Who summons Priscilla to see Coverdale at the boardinghouse?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Zenobia demonstrate her love and loyalty for Hollingsworth?
2. How does Zenobia's death parallel with many village maidens who have also been wronged by their first love?
3. What is ironic about Coverdale encountering Hollingsworth at a village hall during an interview with the Veiled Lady?
4. How does Coverdale compare the setting of his hotel to the setting at Blithedale?
5. Why is Coverdale jealous of Westervelt?
6. How does Coverdale feel as he leaves Blithedale in Section 8, Chapter 16?
7. How does Zenobia treat Coverdale when he visits her at the boarding-house?
8. What questions does Zenobia ask Hollingsworth at Eliot's Pulpit in Section 13, Chapter 25?
9. What are three of the creatures that Coverdale spies in the woods as he returns to Blithedale?
10. What does Coverdale observe Priscilla doing at the boardinghouse?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The people at Blithedale all have come together for the joint purpose of living an Arcadian lifestyle; however, not everyone has the same views about life and how they want things to be run at Blithedale. Explore the theme of skepticism vs. faith in The Blithedale Romance. What is the definition of skepticism? Where in the novel has skepticism been shown? What is the definition of faith? Where in the novel has faith been shown?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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?
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