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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which year was this preface written?
(a) 1750.
(b) 1950.
(c) 1800.
(d) 1850.

2. Why does Hawthorne refuse to change what he has written?
(a) He thinks it is true.
(b) He has made too much money from it.
(c) He wants to hurt the victim of his wit.
(d) He enjoys the notoriety.

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

4. What color is the thread that embroiders the scarlet letter?
(a) Black.
(b) Silver.
(c) Gold.
(d) Red.

5. How many years after the founding of Boston does Chapter 1 take place?
(a) Approximately 50 or 60.
(b) Approximately 150 or more.
(c) Approximately 90 or 100.
(d) Approximately 15 or 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose widow is Mistress Hibbins?

2. Salem is characterized currently as....?

3. What is the subtitle of "The Custom-House"?

4. Who is named as Hester's pastor in Chapter 2?

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

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