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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of men are rare in the colony, according to the narrator?
(a) Lawyers.
(b) Doctors and scientists.
(c) Hunters.
(d) Artists.

2. The title of Chapter 9 ("The Leech") refers to which character?
(a) Dimmesdale.
(b) Pearl.
(c) Chilingworth.
(d) Hester.

3. What metal is the previously mentioned book and pen associated with?
(a) Gold.
(b) Iron.
(c) Bronze.
(d) Silver.

4. How does Hester dress her daughter?
(a) In "paler loveliness."
(b) In the "richest tissue."
(c) In "infinite variety."
(d) In "rustic weeds."

5. Dimmesdale claims that his scarlet letter burns how?
(a) On the inside.
(b) In secret.
(c) In God's eyes.
(d) On his soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 6 is named after which character?

2. Why, according to Pearl, does sunshine "run away and hide itself" from Hester?

3. Which one of the following descriptions does not apply to Pearl?

4. Where have Hester and Dimmesdale decided would be the best place to escape to?

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

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