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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. During the interview that Coverdale is attending, who jumps to the platform after the lady rises as a mysterious tremor shakes her veil?
(a) Westervelt.
(b) Moodie.
(c) Coverdale.
(d) Hollingsworth.

2. What makes Coverdale believe that Hollingsworth must be appropriating Zenobia's funds so lavishly?
(a) Hollingsworth claims he can have the necessary capital for his project within a month.
(b) Hollingsworth claims that they are out of money at Blithedale.
(c) Hollingsworth claims that money is not an option for him.
(d) Hollingsworth has bought himself a new wardrobe.

3. Coverdale asks Hollingsworth if he has seen Zenobia, and he answers that he has not; what else does Hollingsworth say about Zenobia?
(a) That he expects he will see her again.
(b) That he hopes he sees her again soon.
(c) That he did not expect to see her again.
(d) That he never wants to see her again.

4. After fleeing his home to New England, Moodie took on a new name and home; who does he marry?
(a) A gentle maid.
(b) A mean woman.
(c) A meek seamstress.
(d) A kind cook.

5. What does Hollingsworth's pole strike at the bottom of the river while searching for Zenobia?
(a) Zenobia's body.
(b) Zenobia's purse.
(c) Zenobia's shawl.
(d) Zenobia's boot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Coverdale suggest to Hollingsworth that they should choose a spot for, in Section 8, Chapter 15?

2. After Coverdale comes upon the three people at the pulpit in Section 13, Chapter 25, who tells him that she is on trial for her life and suggests that he act as judge?

3. Why is Coverdale worried about Priscilla not being safe around Hollingsworth?

4. In Section 13, Chapter 25, who says that he does not pretend to pass a sentence, but it has been forced upon him?

5. After Priscilla is summoned, why does Coverdale realize there is no peril of her communicating to him any of Zenobia's designs?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Coverdale worried about Priscilla in Section 10, Chapter 20?

2. What is one thing that Coverdale observes while looking out his hotel window?

3. What questions does Zenobia ask Hollingsworth at Eliot's Pulpit in Section 13, Chapter 25?

4. What does Coverdale dream about in Section 9, Chapter 18 that torments him?

5. What message does Zenobia ask Coverdale to take to Hollingsworth after she leaves Blithedale?

6. Why does Hollingsworth and Coverdale's friendship end?

7. How does Zenobia demonstrate her love and loyalty for Hollingsworth?

8. How does Coverdale find Moodie?

9. What is ironic about Hollingsworth accidentally wounding Zenobia's corpse?

10. How was Moodie's life different twenty-five years ago?

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