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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5- Chapter 9: Hollingsworth, Zenobia, Priscilla and Chapter 10: A Visitor From Town.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Zenobia tell Priscilla that she needs, a role which Zenobia intends to fulfill?
(a) A friend.
(b) A duenna.
(c) A mother.
(d) A sister.

3. How does Coverdale spend his first night at Blithedale?
(a) With Zenobia.
(b) In a fever with a cold.
(c) With Priscilla.
(d) Sleepless.

4. Coverdale and Zenobia argue about women being happy in life; what does Zenobia say is the reason of woman's unhappiness?
(a) Too high standards for women.
(b) Men overpowering women.
(c) Improper care of one's self.
(d) Lack of variety in life.

5. Mr. Hollingsworth finally arrives and Blithedale and brings a young girl, Priscilla; how does she react when she sees Zenobia?
(a) She begins to scream.
(b) She drops to her knees and clasps Zenobia's hand.
(c) She yells and runs away.
(d) She begins to cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Zenobia upset with Mr. Hollingsworth in Section 2, Chapter 3?

2. After Priscilla and Mr. Hollingsworth arrive and are introduced, who tells the others to feed Priscilla?

3. What does Zenobia praise Mr. Coverdale about at the beginning of Section 2, Chapter 3, as everyone arrives at Blithedale?

4. What is the name of Mrs. Foster's husband?

5. Who does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that he believes Zenobia to be the sister of?

(see the answer key)

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