The Scarlet Letter Review

What convinced the Governor to let Hester keep Pearl?

• Hester would constantly remind Pearl of the consequences of sin.

• Rev. Dimmesdale promised to watch the mother and child closely & report anything that might interest the governor

• Hester agreed to allow Chillingworth live with her and Pearl, so they could all be a "real family."

• It was just a whim, as was his customary way of making decisions.

Who is Pearl's father?

• Dr. Chillingworth

• Rev. Dimmesdale

• Governor Billingham

• No one knows

Who takes on a false identity to exact revenge?

• Hester

• Rev. Dimmesdale

• Dr. Chillingworth

• Mistress Hibbins

• Governor Billingham

Who wrote The Scarlet Letter?

• Edgar Allen Poe

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• John Hathorn

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

What does the narrator find in the second story of the Custom House?

• scarlet rag of cloth in the shape of an 'A'

• black rag of cloth in the shape of an 'A'

• The tale of Hester Prynne's life

• Moths

Why does Pearl refuse to cross the stream to join Hester and Dimmesdale 

• She is scared of Dimmesdale 

• She doesn't recognize Hester without the scarlet letter 

• She can't swim and is afraid she will drown

• She has decided to run away and hates her mother

Who left money and property to Pearl in his will?

• Gov. Bellingham

• Chillingworth

• Dimmesdale

• Captain of the ship

When Hester sees Pearl, what does she always see?

• a physical reminder of her sin

• a mistake

• a demon child

Who defends Hester at Governor Bellingham's house?

• Rev. John Wilson

• Rev. Arthur Dimmesdale

• Roger Chillingworth

• his maid

Where does Hester plan to meet Dimmesdale?

• Forest

• Desert

• Beach

• Matt Damon's house