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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What symbol of the United States hands in front of the Custom-House?
(a) An eagle.
(b) The stars and stripes.
(c) Apple pie.
(d) Uncle Sam.

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

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

4. What prominent wild plant grows just outside the door to the jail?
(a) A weeping willow.
(b) Dandelions.
(c) A rose bush.
(d) Lilacs.

5. The tone of this preface is best described as...
(a) Angry.
(b) Remorseful.
(c) Sad.
(d) Arch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is the baby in Hester's arms when we first see her?

3. The "public disapprobation" refers to...?

4. Which plant is NOT mentioned in Chapter 1?

5. Chose which of the following best describes the tone in the last sentence of Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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