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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. As Hollingsworth and Coverdale search for Zenobia, what do they find of hers during their search?

2. How may days after the interview that Coverdale attended in Section 12, Chapter 23, does he set out for Blithedale?

3. After fleeing his home to New England, Moodie took on a new name and home; who does he marry?

4. What site does Coverdale observe across from his hotel at a boardinghouse that he blesses God for?

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 did Moodie change his name twenty-five years ago?

2. What is ironic about Coverdale encountering Hollingsworth at a village hall during an interview with the Veiled Lady?

3. What vision of Coverdale's does Hollingsworth mock?

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

5. What does Coverdale observe Priscilla doing at the boardinghouse?

6. After Zenobia asks for Priscilla's forgiveness in Section 13, Chapter 25, what question does Zenobia ask her?

7. How does Zenobia's death parallel with many village maidens who have also been wronged by their first love?

8. Why is Coverdale jealous of Westervelt?

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

10. What is Westervelt's role at the interview with the Veiled Lady that Coverdale attends in Section 12, Chapter 23?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Section 9, Chapter 18, brings the character of Westervelt back into the story. Although Westervelt's character is not a main one, his role in the story is important. Analyze the character of Westervelt and his affect on the other characters in the novel, The Blithedale Romance. What kind of person is Westervelt? Is Westervelt interested in Zenobia or Priscilla? What does Coverdale see Westervelt's smile the mark of? Would Westervelt be considered a protagonist in this story?

Essay Topic 2

Characterization is often listed as one of the fundamental elements of fiction. Examine the different types of characters in fiction and relate them to the characters in The Blithedale Romance. How important are the characters in The Blithedale Romance? How do even minor characters add to the overall story?

Essay Topic 3

At Blithedale, the roles of men and women are clearly defined. Study the theme of gender roles, particularly the thoughts about women during this time period, as unfeminine behavior raised negative speculations about ladies. What are the men's roles at Blithedale? What are the women's roles at Blithedale? Are there any characters in the novel that try to change this roles or question them?

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