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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Salem is characterized currently as....?
(a) Busy.
(b) Bustling.
(c) Desolate.
(d) Dramatic.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hawthorne calls the Custom House a...?

2. Who was the father of the Custom-House?

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

4. Where is Hester when she and Pearl are examined by the doctor?

5. Which plant is NOT mentioned in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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