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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color is Hester's hair?
(a) Dark.
(b) Red.
(c) Gray.
(d) Blond.

3. How does Hawthorne describe the historic Salem of years ago?
(a) A sad sailing town.
(b) A busy metropolis.
(c) A bustling port.
(d) A dour harbor.

4. From which city is this preface written?
(a) Salem.
(b) Boston.
(c) London.
(d) New York.

5. Hawthorne calls the Custom House a...?
(a) Sketch of old-time Salem.
(b) Sketch of official life.
(c) Portrait of the Puritans.
(d) Picture of the colony.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. This preface is the preface to which edition of the novel?

3. The tone of this preface is best described as...

4. Who thinks that Hester's punishment/sentence is too light?

5. What street runs outside the Custom-House?

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