"The Birthmark" by Hawthorne

Who is the protagonist in the story?

• Georgiana

• Aylmer

• Aminadab

• None of the above

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At the beginning of the story, the birthmark annoys/bothers Aylmer.

• True

• False

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What is the shape of the birthmark?

• An angel

• A flower

• A hand

• A gemstone

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What was the effect the birthmark had on males?

• They liked it.

• They hated it.

• They never noticed it.

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What was the effect the birthmark had on females?

• They liked it.

• They hated it.

• They never noticed it.

Why did Aylmer come to dislike the birthmark so much?

• It was growing.

• It was uglier in color every day.

• It reminded him of his earlier failed relationships.

• His wife was so perfect otherwise, that it was very much hated.

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How did Aylmer's annoyance with the birthmark first become apparent to Georgiana?

• She heard him dreaming of removing it.

• She asked him about it.

• He told her it was annoying.

• She noticed he'd avoid looking at it or touching it.

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For what reason does Georgiana agree to have her husband remove the mark?

• She hates it.

• Her husband hates it so much, she sees him turning from her.

• It is beginning to be a painful mark.

• The removal of the mark would make them rich because of the science involved with its removal.

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Going into the procedure, Georgiana was:

• Excited

• Happy

• Nervous

• Confident

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How many failed experiments did Aylmer lead Georgiana through before the actual removal surgery?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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