The Scarlet Letter, ch. 7-8

Ch. 7 Which of the following best describes why the authorities' sudden concern about Pearl and Hester's welfare is hypocritical?

• They privately supported Hester for years and now are doing so publically.

• They privately admitted their error in punishing Hester and now are trying to make things right.

• They publically supported Hester for years and now have changed their minds about her fitness as a mother.

• They publically shunned Pearl and Hester for years yet now claim to care about them.

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Ch. 7 How does Pearl respond to being taunted by other children while on the way to visit Governor Bellingham?

• She sobs and pleads with the children to stop.

• She cowers in fear behind her mother.

• She boldly fends the other children off.

• She yells at her mother for embarrassing her.

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Ch. 7 Which of the following best describes what Governor Bellingham's aristocratic residence reveals about his character?

• His strict adherence to Puritan values

• His commitment to setting an example for his community

• His elegant and sophisticated taste

• His hypocrisy in the face of Puritan austerity

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Ch. 7 What does Hester see when she looks at her reflection in the breastplate of a suit of armor at the Governor's residence?

• A reflection of herself without the scarlet letter

• A clear reflection of herself and Pearl

• A vision of her future without Pearl

• Her reflection completely hidden behind the scarlet letter

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Ch. 7 What does Pearl ask Hester for as they walk through the ornamental gardens at the Governor's residence?

• A red rose from a rose bush

• An apple from a nearby tree

• A pumpkin from a vine

• A head of cabbage

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Ch. 8 What do John Wilson, Chillingworth and Dimmesdale tease Pearl about when they arrive at the Governor's residence?

• Her scarlet clothing

• Her messy hair

• Her rosy cheeks

• Her timid demeanor

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Ch. 8 What does Hester say when Governor Bellingham asks how she can justify keeping Pearl?

• That she'll teach Pearl what she's learned from wearing the scarlet letter

• That she'll make sure Pearl never knows who her father is

• That Pearl is the only source of joy in her life

• That she'll teach Pearl how to be an upstanding Puritan

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Ch. 8 What does Pearl say when Mr. Wilson asks her who made her?

• That she was plucked from a rose bush

• That Hester made her

• That she was created by God

• That she doesn't know who made her

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Ch. 8 What does the Governor suggest after hearing Pearl fail to say that God made her?

• That Pearl is taken away from Hester immediately

• That Hester and Pearl leave town

• That Hester teaches Pearl about God

• A closer investigation into Hester's fitness as a mother

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Ch. 8 Why does Dimmesdale argue that Pearl should remain with Hester?

• Because Hester has proven herself to be a good and loving mother over the years

• Because Pearl was sent by God as Hester's punishment and guard against sinning again

• Because removing Pearl from Hester's care would only upset the child

• Because Hester was unjustly punished and keeping Pearl is her only recompense

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