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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. What does Zenobia do after Hollingsworth and Priscilla walk off together in Section 13, Chapter 25?
2. As the summer passes at Blithedale, what do Coverdale and Hollingsworth discuss the community's plans to erect?
3. After Priscilla falls to Zenobia's feet in Section 13, Chapter 25, Zenobia tells Priscilla that much has changed since they first met; what else does she tell Priscilla?
4. Where do the men lay Zenobia for the women to deal with?
5. What does Hollingsworth seem to have no regret for overthrowing in Section 8, Chapter 15?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Coverdale dream about in Section 9, Chapter 18 that torments him?
2. What questions does Zenobia ask Hollingsworth at Eliot's Pulpit in Section 13, Chapter 25?
3. How does Priscilla act after she lifts her veil in Section 12, Chapter 23?
4. What does Coverdale observe Priscilla doing at the boardinghouse?
5. What gets Moodie to reveal his past to Coverdale?
6. What are three of the creatures that Coverdale spies in the woods as he returns to Blithedale?
7. What message does Zenobia ask Coverdale to take to Hollingsworth after she leaves Blithedale?
8. How does Zenobia's death parallel with many village maidens who have also been wronged by their first love?
9. How does Coverdale find Moodie?
10. What is one thing that Coverdale observes while looking out his hotel window?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are many secrets and questions that surround the story of The Blithedale Romance. Study the theme of mystery in the novel, The Blithedale Romance. How is the theme of mystery prevalent even from the beginning of the novel? How is mystery a theme in The Blithedale Romance? What is so mysterious about Priscilla? How does the Veiled Lady add to the overall theme of mystery? Do the allusions in the story add to the theme of mystery?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Section 9, Chapter 18, brings the character of Westervelt back into the story. Although Westervelt's character is not a main one, his role in the story is important. Analyze the character of Westervelt and his affect on the other characters in the novel, The Blithedale Romance. What kind of person is Westervelt? Is Westervelt interested in Zenobia or Priscilla? What does Coverdale see Westervelt's smile the mark of? Would Westervelt be considered a protagonist in this story?
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