Quiz on 'The Scarlet Letter'

What does the scarlet letter 'A' symbolize over time in the novel?

• Wealth

• Strength

• Betrayal

• Ignorance

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which character's internal guilt is contrasted with Hester's public confession?

• Chillingworth

• Dimmesdale

• Pearl

• Governor Bellingham

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does Dimmesdale's hypocrisy highlight in the novel?

• The benefits of honesty

• The negative effects of hidden sin

• The power of forgiveness

• The importance of wealth

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does the scarlet letter 'A' change in meaning throughout the novel?

• From love to hate

• From shame to strength

• From peace to war

• From wealth to poverty

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale's role in the novel?

• Hester's estranged husband

• A young, esteemed minister with a secret sin

• Hester's daughter

• A member of the Puritan Community

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the Scarlet Letter 'A' initially symbolize?

• Hope

• Freedom

• Shame

• Redemption

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the scaffold represent in the novel?

• A place of freedom

• A place of public shame and confession

• A symbol of Hester's strength

• A representation of the Puritan Community

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the forest symbolize in the novel?

• A place of public shame

• A symbol of Hester's strength

• A place of freedom and contrast to Puritan society

• A representation of the Puritan Community

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What role does the forest play in the novel?

• A place of public shame

• A symbol of Hester's strength

• A space for confronting inner selves

• A representation of the Puritan Community

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What literary technique involves using objects, characters, and places to symbolize larger themes?

• Irony

• Narrative Perspective

• Symbolism

• Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3