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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. 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) Laughter.
(b) Gun shots.
(c) Screaming.
(d) Crying.

2. What are Hollingsworth and Coverdale repairing at Blithedale while discussing the community's plans for the future?
(a) A bridge.
(b) A wind mill.
(c) A stone fence.
(d) A wood fence.

3. During the interview at the lyceum hall, who does Coverdale ask where Priscilla is, and receives a glare in response from this person?
(a) Hollingsworth.
(b) Moodie.
(c) Zenobia.
(d) Westervelt.

4. Why do the people of Blithedale decide to continue sheltering Priscilla?
(a) She begged for them to let her stay.
(b) They feel obligated because she is favored by Hollingsworth.
(c) To deserve the reputation of a benevolent community.
(d) She has volunteered to be a maid.

5. As the summer passes at Blithedale, what do Coverdale and Hollingsworth discuss the community's plans to erect?
(a) A school.
(b) A store.
(c) A church.
(d) A Phalanstery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Coverdale and Zenobia argue about women being happy in life; what does Zenobia say is the reason of woman's unhappiness?

2. In Section 8, Chapter 15, Hollingsworth, having no faith in Coverdale's dream, mentions his own scheme for what?

3. In Section 12, Chapter 23, how long does Coverdale wander restlessly, trying to avoid Hollingsworth, Priscilla and Zenobia?

4. During the interview that Coverdale is attending, who jumps to the platform after the lady rises as a mysterious tremor shakes her veil?

5. Why does Coverdale think that Priscilla deserves some poetry written about her?

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