The Scarlet Letter, 19-21

Who or what does Hester throw into the bushes?

• Dimmsdale

• Her Bible

• The scarlet letter

• her wedding ring

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To what does Dimmesdale agree?

• To take Pearl far away

• To stop punishing himself

• To leave with Hester

• To confront Chillingworth

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How does Dimmesdale view Pearl?

• As the obstacle in the way of his happiness with Hester

• As a puzzle that can never be solved

• As a living testimony of his sin

• As the love of his life, even if she never knows

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Why does Pearl have a tantrum?

• Dimmsdale is trying to force her to memorize the Bible verses

• She is denied more time in the sunlight

• She is possessed by demons

• She sees the missing letter and wants Hester to put it back on

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Chapter 19: The fear that Dimmesdale expresses about Pearl (not that she won't like him):

• That Pearl will be taken from Hester
• That Pearl will deny him as her Father
• That Pearl will reveal his true identity
• That Pearl's looks will mirror his own, revealing his sin 

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Chapter 19: Where does Pearl go when Hester talks to Dimmesdale?

• Back home
• Behind a tree to spy on Hester
• To the brook
• Into the sunlight

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Chapter 19: Dimmesdale's action/gesture toward Pearl to try to relieve the tension: 

• A handshake
• A hug
• Putting her cheek to his hand
• A kiss on the brow

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Chapter 19: Pearl's reaction to the gesture from the minister: 

• Washing the kiss off in the stream
• A returned kiss
• A question of whether he was her father
• A smile 

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Chapter 19: Why does Pearl wash off Dimmesdale’s kiss?

• He smells funny.
• She is afraid of him.
• He refuses to acknowledge her in public.
• He is a stranger.

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Hester and Pearl living in shack SECLUDED from everyone is an example of which theme?

• Redemption
• Isolation/Loneliness
• Sadness
• Freewill

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