Minister's Black Veil Reading Check Quiz

The congregation members felt all of the following ways regarding Mr. Hooper's wearing of the veil except?

• confused

• suspicious

• spooked

• relieved

Reverend Hooper wore the black veil

• at all times

• only in public

• only for funerals

• only while he preached

A congregation member believed she saw Mr. Hooper

• walking hand in hand with the devil

• walking hand in hand with God

• walking hand in hand with Elizabeth

• walking hand in hand with the dead maiden

Several members of the congregation had no problem asking Rev. Hooper why he was wearing the veil.

• True

• False

Rev. Hooper's told Elizabeth he would wear the veil until

• their wedding day

• the townspeople all understood

• his mortal life was over

• the day after tomorrow

All of the following were effects of the wearing of the veil except?

• others began wearing veils

• children fled from Mr. Hoooper

• it caused Mr. Hooper great sadness

• sinners and strangers sought out Mr. Hooper

On his deathbed, all of the following are present...

• Elizabeth

• Several religious figures

• A Nurse

• His brother

When asked to finally remove the veil, Mr. Hooper

• screams, "Never..On earth, never"

• finally acquiesces

• dies before he can answer

• begs for help

After Rev. Hooper's death, the black veil is never removed.

• True

• False

Why might Mr. Hooper, on his deathbed, claim that everyone wears a black veil?

• He realizes that none of his parishioners are going to heaven
• He believes no one is completely innocent of sin
• He thinks everyone mourns his tragic death
• He wants to foster suspicion and fear