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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John Wilson is described as having what relationship to Dimmesdale?
(a) One of his holy fathers.
(b) One of his clerical brethern.
(c) One of his mystical mates.
(d) One of his fatherly teachers.

2. Why will Pearl not come to Hester in Chapter 19?
(a) She has taken off the letter.
(b) She is angry at her mother.
(c) She is talking with a man.
(d) She is across the brook.

3. What is the title of Chapter 14?
(a) Hester and the Physician.
(b) The Magical Doctor.
(c) Hester and the Magician.
(d) The Doctor and Mrs. Chillingworth.

4. What is the title of the first chapter?
(a) The Prison-Door.
(b) Gaol-Door Rock.
(c) TheJail-Door.
(d) The Prison Rose.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hester is a self-ordained what?

2. What are the spikes on the door to the jail made of?

3. Why, according to Pearl, does sunshine "run away and hide itself" from Hester?

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

5. Who is the "grim, ugly-eyed old man" who recognizes Pearl?

(see the answer key)

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