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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. Out of the three people that Coverdale spies from his hotel window at the boardinghouse, which two seem to repel one another?

2. Why is Coverdale worried about Priscilla not being safe around Hollingsworth?

3. What does Coverdale notice about Priscilla's appearance after she is summoned?

4. Where do the men lay Zenobia for the women to deal with?

5. In Section 9, Chapter 18, what torments Coverdale at night in his hotel room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Coverdale jealous of Westervelt?

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

3. What message does Zenobia ask Coverdale to take to Hollingsworth after she leaves Blithedale?

4. How does Coverdale compare the setting of his hotel to the setting at Blithedale?

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

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

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

8. What is ironic about Hollingsworth accidentally wounding Zenobia's corpse?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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