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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the narrator, what is the first thing that Pearl noticed, as a baby?
(a) Her own curls.
(b) The scarlet letter.
(c) Seashells.
(d) Hester's long black hair.

2. According to Hester in Chapter 16, where does she tell Pearl she got the scarlet letter?
(a) From the Dark Man.
(b) From the Dark Reverend.
(c) From the Black Man.
(d) From Mistress Hibbins.

3. To whom does this description refer: "a seemingly careless arrangement of his heterogeneous garb"?
(a) Chillingworth.
(b) Dimmesdale.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Bellingham.

4. Which one of the following descriptions does not apply to Pearl?
(a) "sole treasure"
(b) "beautiful munchkin"
(c) "little elf"
(d) "airy sprite"

5. How does Hawthorne describe the historic Salem of years ago?
(a) A dour harbor.
(b) A sad sailing town.
(c) A bustling port.
(d) A busy metropolis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What describes Dimmesdale's hand, when Hester touches it?

2. Where has Chillingworth been gathering herbs, when he is asked by the minister in Chapter 10?

3. What does Pearl do when Dimmesdale kisses her?

4. Why do most Puritans fast, according to the narrator?

5. Dimmesdale claims that his scarlet letter burns how?

(see the answer key)

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