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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what month does this "obscure night" take place in Chapter 12?
(a) January.
(b) May.
(c) August.
(d) November.

3. The earliest parts of the colony had been the jail and what other location?
(a) The cemetery.
(b) The church.
(c) The governor's mansion.
(d) The schoolhouse.

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

5. What, in Chapter 13, "glimmers" with an "unearthly ray"?
(a) The meteor/falling star.
(b) Chillingworth's malice.
(c) The scarlet letter.
(d) Pearl's eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. The tone of this preface is best described as...

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

3. What is the "pedestal of infamy?"

4. 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"?

5. The title of Chapter 4, "The Interview," refers to the meeting between which two characters?

(see the answer key)

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