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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 12- Chapter 23: A Village Hall and Chapter 24: The Masqueraders.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the community of Blithedale declare May Day as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) Not to be celebrated at Blithedale.
(b) Blithedale Day.
(c) A second Christmas for those at Blithedale.
(d) A movable holiday, which is postponed for better weather.

2. In Section 12, Chapter 24, Coverdale sets out for Blithedale, and he spies on the community from the woods before entering; what does he hear from the woods?
(a) Gun shots.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Screaming.
(d) Crying.

3. During the interview that Coverdale is attending, who jumps to the platform after the lady rises as a mysterious tremor shakes her veil?
(a) Hollingsworth.
(b) Westervelt.
(c) Moodie.
(d) Coverdale.

4. As Coverdale escapes the strange creatures in the woods, he comes upon the pulpit; who does he see there, besides Hollingsworth and Priscilla?
(a) Mr. Foster.
(b) Zenobia.
(c) Westervelt.
(d) Moodie.

5. In Section 8, Chapter 15, Hollingsworth, having no faith in Coverdale's dream, mentions his own scheme for what?
(a) Finding teachers for a school.
(b) Reformation of criminals.
(c) Building of a hospital.
(d) Raising funds for a temple.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Coverdale leaves Blithedale for a few weeks, what does he ask Priscilla?

2. As the summer passes at Blithedale, what do Coverdale and Hollingsworth discuss the community's plans to erect?

3. Coverdale reads a lot while in his room and discusses the works with Hollingsworth; whose work disgusts Hollingsworth?

4. As Coverdale views the community of Blithedale from the woods, what does he see some strange creatures doing that makes him laugh out loud?

5. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that they should choose a spot for, in Section 8, Chapter 15?

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