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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, who sneaks into the Lady's private chamber with the intent of unveiling her?

2. Who does Zenobia throw a piece of gauze over at the end of her tale?

3. Mr. Hollingsworth finally arrives and Blithedale and brings a young girl, Priscilla; how does she react when she sees Zenobia?

4. The night that all the newcomers arrive at Blithedale, what does Zenobia tell them all she will act as?

5. In Zenobia's story about the Veiled Lady, what does the Lady tell the young man who sneaks into her room will happen to him if he kisses her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Coverdale discern about Hollingsworth after studying him?

3. What does the man who interrupts Coverdale's meditative walk in Section 6, Chapter 11 want?

4. What is the first contribution in the novel, The Blithedale Romance, that composes the theme of magic within the text?

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

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

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

8. How does Zenobia compare Coverdale and Hollingsworth?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a literary technique that Nathaniel Hawthorne uses throughout his novel, The Blithedale Romance. Explore the use of foreshadowing in The Blithedale Romance, and analyze how it has affected the overall story. Why would the author choose to use this literary device in his writing? How does the use of foreshadow enhance the story? Is it easy to see where foreshadowing has been used?

Essay Topic 2

The story of The Blithedale Romance can be enhanced by learning about the author of the book. Research the author, Nathaniel Hawthorne, comparing him to the character of Miles Coverdale. Where is he from? How did he get into writing? What other books has he written? Did The Blithedale Romance win any awards? What inspired Hawthorne to write the book?

Essay Topic 3

In Section 7, Chapter 13, Zenobia tells a story about the Veiled Lady, entitled "The Silver Veil." The story has many correlations to those at Blithedale, and Zenobia even uses Priscilla as "inspiration" for her story. Analyze the story about the Veiled Lady, entitled "The Silver Veil." What is Zenobia's motive for telling this story? Why would Zenobia want to correlate Priscilla with the Veiled Lady? Who does Zenobia probably represent in the story?

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