The Scarlet Letter - Final Test Review

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Who witnessed Dimmesdale's anguish with Hester and Pearl on the scaffold?

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Roger Chillingworth.

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What was Chillingworth's real reason for not revealing his true identity?

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He would be better able to discover Hester's partner in sin.

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What does Dimmesdale try to convince Hester to do during the first scaffold scene?

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Identify Pearl's father.

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How does Dimmesdale punish himself?

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He fasts, whips himself, and keeps vigils.

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Who interceded on Hester's behalf regarding custody of Pearl?

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Dimmesdale.

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What is the significance of the scaffold in 'The Scarlet Letter'?

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It serves as a place of public shame and revelation.

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What does the scarlet letter 'A' symbolize?

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Adultery, shame, and the complexity of sin.

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How does Pearl serve as a symbol in the novel?

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She represents the living embodiment of Hester's sin and the consequences of her actions.

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What role does Roger Chillingworth play in the story?

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He is Hester's estranged husband who seeks revenge on Dimmesdale.

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What internal conflict does Dimmesdale face throughout the novel?

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He struggles with guilt and the need for confession.