The Scarlet Letter (Chapters 11-16)

What is Roger Chillingworth’s goal at the beginning of Chapter 11?

• To kidnap Pearl and run away

• To make himself the one trusted friend of Dimmesdale so that he can exact his revenge

• To reveal Hester Prynne’s secret to everyone

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For the first time in the entire novel, Dimmesdale calls himself a:

• liar

• thief (of Hester's heart)

• hypocrite

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Why are Reverend Wilson, Hester Prynne, and Pearl walking through town in the middle of the night?

• They had all been at a midnight vigil at the church

• They had been at the bedside of a prior reverend who had died

• They had been at the bedside of a prior governor who had died

Which of the following is NOT mentioned by the sexton on the Sunday morning after the night on the scaffold?

• The young minister’s glove

• Dimmesdale’s poor health

• The ‘A’ flashing across the sky

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What question(s) does Pearl keep repeating to her mother in Chapter 15?

• Why does the minister hold his hand over his heart?

• What does the letter mean?

• Both of these

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In Hawthorne's view, which seems more likely to symbolize wildness and emotion?

• The town or city

• Nature or the forest

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As Hester and Pearl walk in the forest, what seems to be running away from Hester?

• tree leaves

• sun beams

• animals

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What effect does Dimmesdale's vigil have on his career?

• His vigils make him a better preacher.

• Because of his lack of sleep, Dimmesdale often falls asleep waiting for the praise band to finish.

• His vigils fill him with such guilt that he resigns his position.

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What is Hester sewing for Governor Winthrop?

• A baptismal gown for his infant son

• his death shroud

• a shawl to ward off the winter chill

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In Chapter 15, what does Pearl create of out the sea grass?

• her own letter "A"

• A crucifix

• A wreath

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