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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of the first chapter?
(a) The Prison Rose.
(b) TheJail-Door.
(c) Gaol-Door Rock.
(d) The Prison-Door.

2. Why do most Puritans fast, according to the narrator?
(a) To cure disease.
(b) To purify their bodies.
(c) To conserve food.
(d) To lose weight.

3. In what point of view is "The Custom House" written?
(a) Third person, limited.
(b) Second.
(c) First.
(d) Third person, omniscient.

4. Who is mentioned in Chapter 13 as a "foundress of a religious sect?"
(a) Mother Theresa.
(b) Bradstreet.
(c) Hutichison.
(d) Hibbins.

5. Where is the ship the Spanish Main sailing?
(a) Bristol.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Boston.
(d) Barcelona.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hester threaten to do at the end of Chapter 14?

2. What prominent wild plant grows just outside the door to the jail?

3. What is one of Chillingworth's distinguishing physical features?

4. What does Chillingworth say in Chapter 14 the town council has been debating?

5. Which character is described as having a "wildflower prettiness?"

(see the answer key)

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