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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is NOT among the crowd shaming Hester?
(a) Hester's parents.
(b) The governor.
(c) Hester's pastor.
(d) The judges.

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

3. Which plant is NOT mentioned in Chapter 1?
(a) Pigweed.
(b) Apple-peru.
(c) Milkweed.
(d) Burdock.

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

5. The "public disapprobation" refers to...?
(a) Approval.
(b) Celebration.
(c) Praise.
(d) Criticism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hawthorne find in a "mysterious package" in the Custom-House?

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

3. Which political party does Hawthorne belong?

4. How does Hawthorne describe the historic Salem of years ago?

5. From which city is this preface written?

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