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

2. After Coverdale tells Hollingsworth he does not know if he will ever be a philanthropist, how does Hollingsworth react?
(a) He laughs at him at calls him weak.
(b) He says it does not matter to him.
(c) He does not know if they can be lifelong friends.
(d) He is very angry.

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

4. In Section 5, Chapter 9, what does Coverdale realize it's not mentally healthy to do?
(a) Envy others.
(b) Sleep all day.
(c) Study individuals too closely.
(d) Stay inside his room all day alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Coverdale often spend his time making verses and meditating essays?

2. What does Zenobia have a lot of?

3. Who does Mr. Coverdale suggest that Mr. Hollingsworth would be of assistance to in Section 1, Chapter 1?

4. What is Coverdale convinced that Hollingsworth will gain Zenobia and Priscilla as, in Section 4, Chapter 8?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does Zenobia tell the group at Blithedale in Section 7, Chapter 13?

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

3. How does Zenobia treat Priscilla, and what does she say to justify that behavior?

4. Who likes to spend their Sundays at a rock named Eliot's Pulpit?

5. Why does Zenobia make Coverdale nervous?

6. What does Coverdale learn about Priscilla from Hollingsworth?

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

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

9. How does Zenobia compare Coverdale and Hollingsworth?

10. Mr. Coverdale notes the flower in Zenobia's hair; what does he compare her to?

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