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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of Chillingworth's distinguishing physical features?
(a) He is missing most of the toes on his left foot.
(b) He is lame in his right leg.
(c) One of his shoulders is higher than the other.
(d) His left eye droops.

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

3. In what month does Chapter 1 take place?
(a) October.
(b) December.
(c) March.
(d) June.

4. Which political party does Hawthorne belong?
(a) Bull Moose.
(b) Tory.
(c) Republican.
(d) Whig.

5. Who was the father of the Custom-House?
(a) Hawthorne's grandfather.
(b) The permanent Inspector.
(c) Uncle Sam.
(d) General Miller.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose name does the doctor want Hester to reveal?

2. Whose voice is "tremulously sweet, rich, deep and broken?"

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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