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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From which city is this preface written?
(a) Salem.
(b) Boston.
(c) London.
(d) New York.

3. When Pearl repeatedly asks Hester what the letter stand for, what does Hester tell her in Chapter 15?
(a) She says it is a witch's mark.
(b) She does not give an answer.
(c) She says it stands for Able.
(d) She says it stands for Adultry

4. What is the subtitle of "The Custom-House"?
(a) A Novel of Morals.
(b) Introductory to The Scarlet Letter.
(c) A Preface.
(d) A Play in Four Acts.

5. What group of people leads the procession referred to in the title of Chapter 22?
(a) The musicians.
(b) The public officials.
(c) The clergy.
(d) The soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pearl do when Dimmesdale kisses her?

2. Chose which of the following best describes the tone in the last sentence of Chapter 1?

3. What is one of Chillingworth's distinguishing physical features?

4. Why will Pearl not come to Hester in Chapter 19?

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

(see the answer key)

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