"The Scarlet Letter" Ch. 1-3

Front

Who is called upon to speak to Hester from a 'high place'?

Back

Arthur Dimmesdale

Front

What year is 'The Scarlet Letter' set in?

Back

1642

Front

Where does Chillingworth claim he has been delayed in arriving in the New World?

Back

Held captive by Indians

Front

What is referred to as the 'black flower of civilized society'?

Back

A Prison

Front

True or False: Chillingworth insists that Hester's 'partner in iniquity' will be known.

Back

True

Front

What is the significance of the character Arthur Dimmesdale in the story?

Back

He represents the conflict between public persona and private guilt.

Front

What does the prison symbolize in the context of the novel?

Back

The prison symbolizes sin and punishment in Puritan society.

Front

Who is Hester Prynne's husband in 'The Scarlet Letter'?

Back

Roger Chillingworth

Front

What does the scarlet letter 'A' represent?

Back

Adultery and the stigma of sin.

Front

What role does the setting of 1642 play in the novel?

Back

It reflects the strict moral codes of Puritan society.