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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the grave-yard Hawthorne mentions in his discussion of his ancestors?
(a) Salem Cemetery.
(b) Old Church burial-ground.
(c) Town Cemetery.
(d) Charter Street burial-ground.

2. According to Hawthorne, the reaction could not have been more violent if...?
(a) He had burned down the Custom-House.
(b) He had committed adultery.
(c) He had murdered someone.
(d) He had kidnapped someone.

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

4. Against whom is Hawthorne alleged to harbor a "peculiar malevolence"?
(a) The Governot.
(b) The Custom's Inspector.
(c) His editor.
(d) Hester Prynne.

5. Who is named as Hester's pastor in Chapter 2?
(a) Reverand Hawthorne.
(b) No pastor is named.
(c) Reverend Dimmesdale.
(d) Reverand Wilson.

Short Answer Questions

1. One person suggest that Hester should have an iron brand burned where?

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

3. From which city is this preface written?

4. What was the door to the jail made of?

5. What is NOT one of the possible crimes mentioned in this Chapter 2, as a reason people might flock to the prison?

(see the answer key)

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