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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The following description of clothing belongs to which community leader: "a dark feather in his hat, a border of embroidery on his cloak, and a black velvet tunic beneath"?
(a) Dimmesdale.
(b) Bellingham.
(c) Lee.
(d) Wilson.

2. What street runs outside the Custom-House?
(a) Derby Street.
(b) High Street.
(c) Salem Road.
(d) Main Street.

3. What distinguishes the men in the "throng" at the beginning of thChapter 1?
(a) They are bearded.
(b) They are fat.
(c) They are bald.
(d) They are ministers.

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

5. What was the door to the jail made of?
(a) Oak.
(b) Birch.
(c) Maple.
(d) Mahogany.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of the first chapter?

2. How does Hawthorne metaphorically refer to the United States government in "The Custom House"?

3. Salem is characterized currently as....?

4. What are the "delicate gems" referred to at the end of Chapter 1?

5. In what point of view is "The Custom House" written?

(see the answer key)

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