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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After claiming that she is not positively ill-natured, why does Zenobia decide to be kind to Priscilla?
(a) Because Coverdale and Hollingsworth seem so interested in the girl.
(b) Because she feels bad about her treatment of her.
(c) Because she wants everyone to forgive her.
(d) Because she decides she really does like her.

2. What letter does Priscilla bring to Coverdale in his room, along with a nightcap?
(a) An opened letter from Miss Margaret Fuller.
(b) A sealed letter from Zenobia.
(c) An opened letter from Zenobia.
(d) A sealed letter from Miss Margaret Fuller.

3. What is a phenomenon in the Mesmeric line?
(a) The Asian Lady.
(b) The Veiled Lady.
(c) The opera.
(d) The new play by Coverdale.

4. Who does Mr. Coverdale suggest that Mr. Hollingsworth would be of assistance to in Section 1, Chapter 1?
(a) Mr. Moodie.
(b) Priscilla.
(c) Zenobia.
(d) The Veiled Lady.

5. What does Coverdale suspect about Zenobia's countenance as he sees her interact with Priscilla in Section 5, Chapter 9?
(a) She seems to be acting too sweetly.
(b) She is too cold and heartless.
(c) She appears as though she is deviously plotting.
(d) She is truly being helpful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Priscilla questions Hollingsworth about Zenobia's view of the injustice the world does to women; how does he respond?

2. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, who arises in the midst of a group of visionary people?

3. How is Coverdale's attitude after a stranger interrupts his secluded time on his holiday?

4. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, what happens just as the young man is about to kiss the Lady?

5. What does Priscilla ask that Zenobia do for her?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Zenobia make Coverdale nervous?

2. How does Coverdale describe Zenobia in Section 1, Chapter 2?

3. How does Hollingsworth respond when Zenobia rages against the inequalities between men and women?

4. What names does the group at Blithedale consider renaming the community?

5. What does Coverdale learn about Priscilla from Hollingsworth?

6. How does Zenobia dramatically conclude her story in Section 7, Chapter 13?

7. How can Coverdale tell that Zenobia is upset with Hollingsworth in Section 2, Chapter 3?

8. What is Hollingsworth's reaction when Coverdale tells him that he does not know if he will ever be a philanthropist?

9. How does Coverdale justify sitting down to dinner with people of a lower class?

10. Why does Moodie leave Blithedale upset?

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