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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character seeks to make him or herself "the one trusted friend, to whom should be confided all the fear"?
(a) Dimmesdale.
(b) Hibbins.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Chillingworth.

2. Where does the minister go in the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) To church.
(b) To the scaffold.
(c) To the governor's.
(d) To Hester's.

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

4. Where does Chillingworth take up residence?
(a) In the same rooming house as Dimmesdale.
(b) At the Governor's.
(c) With Dimmesdale, at the rectory.
(d) With Mistress Hibbins.

5. Which one of the following descriptions does not apply to Pearl?
(a) "airy sprite"
(b) "sole treasure"
(c) "little elf"
(d) "beautiful munchkin"

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Reverend Dimmesdale trained in religion?

2. Where has Chillingworth been gathering herbs, when he is asked by the minister in Chapter 10?

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

4. Which part of The Scarlet Letter does this preface specifically refer to?

5. While his health is failing, Dimmesdale has achieved what in his profession?

(see the answer key)

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