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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which part of The Scarlet Letter does this preface specifically refer to?
(a) "The New England Holiday,"
(b) The climax.
(c) The denouement.
(d) "The Custom-House."

2. Why is Dimmesdale at the town center Chapter 12?
(a) To stand side by side with Hester.
(b) To trick Chillingworth.
(c) To proclaim his guilt in public.
(d) To shame Hester.

3. Why is Pearl's mother questioned about whether or not she should have custody of the baby?
(a) Because Pearl is acting out in school.
(b) Because of her sin.
(c) Because Pearl is hanging out with a bad crowd.
(d) Because Hester has a drinking problem.

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

5. What is the title of Chapter 3?
(a) The Resistance.
(b) The Meeting.
(c) The Recognizance.
(d) The Recognition.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against whom is Hawthorne alleged to harbor a "peculiar malevolence"?

2. When the doctor gives Hester something to drink, what does she think is in the cup?

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

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

5. To whom does this description refer: "a seemingly careless arrangement of his heterogeneous garb"?

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