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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which man in at the governor's argues that Hester should be allowed to keep Pearl?
(a) Chillingworth.
(b) Bellingham.
(c) Dimmesdale.
(d) Wilson.

2. Chapter 6 is named after which character?
(a) Pearl.
(b) Chillingworth.
(c) Hester.
(d) Dimmesdale.

3. Where was Hester's "happy infancy and stainless maidenhood?"
(a) Rural England.
(b) Amsterdam.
(c) Bustling London.
(d) Salem.

4. Where does Dimmesdale hold his hand often throughout the novel?
(a) Over his eyes.
(b) Over his heart.
(c) In his pocket.
(d) Clutching the Bible.

5. What is one of Chillingworth's distinguishing physical features?
(a) He is missing most of the toes on his left foot.
(b) One of his shoulders is higher than the other.
(c) He is lame in his right leg.
(d) His left eye droops.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chillingworth is described as which of the following in Chapter 11?

2. What is the title of Chapter 14?

3. Who is named as Hester's pastor in Chapter 2?

4. How many years after the founding of Boston does Chapter 1 take place?

5. The following description of clothing belongs to which community leader: "a dark feather in his hat, a border of embroidery on his cloak, and a black velvet tunic beneath"?

(see the answer key)

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