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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By what moniker does Hawthorne name the Custom-House building itself?
(a) Old Manse.
(b) Regal Apartment.
(c) Big House.
(d) Venerated Palace.

2. Who is described as a/an "intolerant brood?"
(a) The Indians.
(b) The governor's family.
(c) The Dutch.
(d) The Puritans.

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

4. How does Hawthorne metaphorically refer to the United States government in "The Custom House"?
(a) The golden eagle.
(b) Uncle Sam.
(c) Washington.
(d) Big brother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 6 is named after which character?

2. What symbol of the United States hands in front of the Custom-House?

3. The title of Chapter 4, "The Interview," refers to the meeting between which two characters?

4. How does Hawthorne describe the historic Salem of years ago?

5. How many years after the founding of Boston does Chapter 1 take place?

(see the answer key)

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