The Scarlet Letter, Ch. 9-10

When asked why he wouldn't reveal himself as Hester's husband, Chillingworth says he doesn't want people to shame him because Hester cheated on him.

• True
• False

How does Chillingworth end up becoming Dimmesdale's physician?

• The townspeople pressured Dimmesdale.
• Dimmesdale asked Chillingworth about his heart pain.
• Hester begs Chillingworth to help Dimmesdale.
• Governor Bellingham orders Chillingworth.

With whom do Chillingworth and Dimmesdale live?

• Governor Bellingham
• Hester
• A widow
• Just each other

Some community members think that Chillingworth was delivered by God to be Dimmesdale's doctor.

• True
• False

Chillingworth argues that a person's body can't heal without...

• a physician's help.
• confessing his/her sins.
• plenty of bedrest.
• praying to God.

Pearl refers to Chillingworth as...

• that creepy man.
• the Leech.
• Grandpa.
• the Black Man.

Which change has Dimmesdale NOT undergone?

• Grown skinnier (more emaciated)

• Grown paler

• Grown more unhealthy

• Grown fatter

Which TWO views of Chillingworth do the townspeople hold?

• Some believe that he is sent from God to heal Dimmesdale.

• Some believe that he is sent by Satan to test Dimmesdale.

• Some believe that he is sent from God to harm Dimmesdale.

• Some believe that he is sent from Satan to recruit Dimmesdale.

• Some believe that he is a normal person.

In the extended metaphor in Chapter 10, to what is Chillingworth compared?

• A farmer

• A miner

• A preacher

• A leech

Why does the narrator suggest that Dimmesdale doesn't suspect Chillingworth of anything?

• With a sick heart, Dimmesdale is suspicious of everything and no longer trusts himself to recognize an enemy.

• With a healthy heart, Dimmesdale trusts everyone equally.

• With a sick heart, Dimmesdale refuses to be suspicious of anyone.

• With a healthy heart, Dimmesdale feels no ill will towards anyone.