The Scarlet Letter Ch. 17-24 Quiz

On Election Day, how has Dimmesdale's act towards Hester? (Chapter 22)

• He pays her no attention

• He walks in with his arms wrapped around her

• He says hello then ignores her

• He gives only Pearl attention, but not Hester

What does Chillingsworth do for Pearl after he dies? (Chapter 24)

• He blames Pearl for all of his troubles.

• He buys her a ship so she can travel anytime she wishes.

• He leaves all of his property to her, making her the wealthiest heiress of the New World.

• He forgives her mother, Hester, for betraying him.

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After the sermon, what does Dimmesdale do instead of following the procession out?

• He yells at Hester for putting him on the spot and trying to make him confess.

• He does cartwheels down the path to the church to show his regained health.

• He climbs onto the scaffold and pulls Hester and Pearl up with him where everyone can see them together.

• He watches the University of Miami Men's Basketball team in the Final Four. GO CANES!

After Dimmesdale decides to go away with Hester, what does Hester do next? (Chapter 18)

• Cast off her scarlet letter

• start making plans immediately

• call Pearl to join them

• change her mind in a panic

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Why was Pearl unwilling to cross the brook and come to Hester and Dimmesdale? (Chapter 19)

• she was afraid to cross the brook

• she was afraid of Dimmesdale

• She was disturbed that Hester was no longer wearing the scarlet letter

• she had crossed over into the world of fairies

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What does Dimmesdale tell Chillingsworth when he gets back home from his encounter with Hester in the forest? (Chapter 20)

• He no longer needs his help or medicine

• His favorite football team is Miami. GO PHINS!

• to whip up some of his medicine because he fears he will need it soon.

• that he is grateful for his friendship and all he has done

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What physical feature of Pearl's is similar to Dimmesdale? (Chapter 19)

• her lips

• her nose

• her forehead

• her long legs

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After much "small talk" what does Hester confess to Dimmesdale in the forest? (Chapter 17)

• That she is leaving for Boston

• Pearl is not his child

• She still loves him

• Chillingsworth is her husband

What is Election Day? (Chapter 21)

• when the townspeople vote for a new minister

• when all the children in town vote for new teachers in the school

• a celebration of the installation of a new governor

• when people vote for a new president of the colonies.

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Mistress Hibbins tells Hester that she knows Dimmesdale _________. (Chapter 22)

• will soon be dead.

• lies during his sermons.

• has another child with another woman other than Hester.

• has a hidden sin comparable to Hester's.

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