The Ministers Black Veil

What is the significance of Mr. Hooper's refusal to remove the black veil, even on his deathbed?

• It symbolizes his stubbornness and pride.

• It represents his commitment to his personal beliefs about sin and guilt.

• It shows his fear of being judged by others.

• It indicates his desire to be remembered as a mysterious figure.

The reader can understand what from Elizabeth's talk with Mr. Hooper?

• Mr. Hooper wants to call off the engagement.

• Mr. Hooper is doomed to be lonely.

• Elizabeth understands why Mr. Hooper wears the veil.

• Elizabeth rejects him only because she's worried of scandal. 

What does the Veil symbolize?

• Death

• Secrets and Sins

• Gloom

• Nothing

What is one rumor/gossip the townspeople pass around to explain the minister's wearing of the black veil?

• He has food on his face?

• He has gone mad

• Eyes are too weak for the light

• His face was messed up

In most townspeople, sight of the black veil creates a mood of

• fear and gloom.

• suspense.

• sympathy.

• amazed puzzlement.

Who are the only people who call for Mr. Hooper's assistance?

• Little children.

• The family of a young woman who has died.

• People who are facing imminent death.

• The family of Hooper's fiance.  

Who is the author of 'The Minister's Black Veil'?

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Mark Twain

• Herman Melville

What is the symbolism of the black veil in the story?

• The black veil symbolizes love and compassion.

• The black veil symbolizes purity and innocence.

• The black veil symbolizes power and authority.

• The black veil symbolizes hidden guilt and shame.

When the townspeople react to Mr. Hooper's veil, he

• smiles sadly

• yells at them

• seeks them out

• stays at home

Mr. Hooper most likely says that everyone wears a black veil because he

• believes that everyone is sinful

• wishes people could be more honest

• thinks people are beyond redemption

• wants to encourage suspicion