The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 17-19

What is the first thing Dimmesdale notices in the forest?

• Hester

• The scarlet letter

• Pearl

• The Black Man

The scarlet letter still has tremendous power over Hester, and she feels relief when she takes it off.

• True

• False

Which type of conflict is Dimmesdale involved in?

• Man vs. man

• Man vs. self

• Man vs. nature

• Man vs. society

What does Dimmesdale think Hester's scarlet letter brings to her that his "scarlet letter" doesn't bring to him?

• Peace

• Anger

• Redemption

• Acceptance

What does Hester confess?

• That Dimmesdale is Pearl's father.

• That they're going to run away together.

• That Chillingworth is her husband.

• That she's leaving Boston.

What is Dimmesdale's reaction to Hester's confession?

• He's sad that he lost a friend.

• He's angry that Hester didn't tell him before.

• He's happy to find out the truth.

• He's relieved to know he was right.

What does Hester think will happen if Dimmesdale doesn't leave Chillingworth soon?

• He will die.

• He will become evil.

• He will sin further.

• He will turn against her.

Why does Dimmesdale reject Hester's suggestion of running away from Boston? Select two correct responses.

• He feels as if he would be running away from his punishment.

• He doesn't want to go alone.

• He doesn't want to leave Pearl's life.

• He is angry with Hester for not telling him about Chillingworth.

When Hester says, "You will not go alone," what is she referring to?

• Dimmesdale will not have to face Chillingworth by himself.

• She and Pearl will travel to England with Dimmesdale.

• Dimmesdale won't have to die by himself.

• Pearl will accompany Dimmesdale to Boston.

Hester is better able to think outside the box because of her...

• alienation.

• time spent with Pearl.

• time spent with church members.

• unique ability to comprehend a situation.