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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Coverdale convinced that Hollingsworth will gain Zenobia and Priscilla as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?
(a) As proselytes.
(b) As followers.
(c) As wives.
(d) As girlfriends.

2. Where do Hollingsworth, Zenobia, Priscilla, and Coverdale often spend their Sundays?
(a) At a rock named Eli's Pulpit.
(b) At a rock named Emmett's Pulpit.
(c) At a rock named Eliot's Pulpit.
(d) At a rock named Ernest's Pulpit.

3. What does Mr. Coverdale compare Zenobia to in Section 2, Chapter 3?
(a) The ocean.
(b) The sun.
(c) An exotic flower.
(d) Eve in the Garden of Eden.

4. What does Zenobia praise Mr. Coverdale about at the beginning of Section 2, Chapter 3, as everyone arrives at Blithedale?
(a) His music.
(b) His poetry.
(c) His attire.
(d) His food.

5. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, a particular lady encounters a magician one morning while wandering in the woods; what does he warn her of?
(a) Peril form the Veiled Lady.
(b) Peril from the white horse.
(c) Peril from a golden necklace.
(d) Peril from the maiden who has attached herself to her.

6. The night that all the newcomers arrive at Blithedale, what does Zenobia tell them all she will act as?
(a) Queen.
(b) Manager.
(c) Cook.
(d) Hostess.

7. What type of flower does Zenobia wear in her hair?
(a) Dried.
(b) Exotic.
(c) Simple.
(d) Ugly.

8. After Moodie visits, Coverdale decides to take a holiday for the day; where does he go?
(a) The woods.
(b) The meadow.
(c) The lake.
(d) The city.

9. Where does Coverdale often spend his time making verses and meditating essays?
(a) On the sloping hill overlooking the valley.
(b) Next to the lake surrounded by wildflowers.
(c) In a leafy cave in the woods adjacent to the farm.
(d) Under a big oak tree overlooking the farmhouse.

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

11. What does Priscilla ask that Zenobia do for her?
(a) Help her to get to know Mr. Coverdale better.
(b) Only that Zenobia allow her to always be near her.
(c) That she will help her to know what to wear.
(d) Help her to get to know Mr. Hollingsworth better.

12. What does Coverdale learn about Priscilla from Hollingsworth, in Section 4, Chapter 7?
(a) That she is the long-lost sister of Zenobia.
(b) That she has recently escaped peril and may still be liable to danger.
(c) That she is terminally ill.
(d) That she is secrelty engaged to Hollingsworth.

13. What does Coverdale believe is his duty to do for Priscilla?
(a) Get rid of her.
(b) Protect her.
(c) Educate her.
(d) Marry her.

14. Who accosts Mr. Coverdale on his way back to his apartment in Section 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Hollingsworth.
(b) Priscilla.
(c) Mr. Moodie.
(d) Zenobia.

15. What does Coverdale suspect that Priscilla purposefully arranged for Moodie to see?
(a) Priscilla and Zenobia acting playfully.
(b) Priscilla crying.
(c) Zenobia and Hollingsworth together.
(d) Priscilla and Hollingsworth together.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Section 5, Chapter 9, what does Coverdale realize it's not mentally healthy to do?

2. What intrigues Mr. Coverdale about the man who accosts him on his way back to his apartment?

3. What does Zenobia tell Priscilla that she needs, a role which Zenobia intends to fulfill?

4. Whose conversation does Coverdale eavesdrop on in Section 6, Chapter 12 that he decides never to disclose to another mortal?

5. What are Mrs. Foster and her husband in charge of at Blithedale?

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