The Scarlet Letter Chapter 19 Practice Quiz

(pg. 186) In Pearl was visible the _______ that united them.

• lie

• tie

• might

• sight

(Pg. 186) Pearl was a symbol of the living ___________ between Hester Prynne and Master Dimmesdale.

• ghost

• secret

• flower

• rose

(Pg. 187) Who was at fault for the estrangement between Hester and Pearl?

• Hester

• Pearl

• Master Dimmesdale

• Roger Chillingworth

(pg. 188) Why is Hester so frustrated with Pearl?

• Pearl will not sing Hester's requested song.

• Pearl will not cross the brook to meet with her parents again.

• Pearl is not wearing her floaties and may drown in the brook.

• None of these.

(Pg. 189) Pearl goes into a fit across the brook; what does Hester attribute this behavior to?

• Pearl is showing her distaste for Master Dimmesdale.

• Pearl is not accustomed to seeing Hester without the scarlet letter.

• Pearl has become possessed by evil spirits.

• Pearl refuses to do her homework.

(pg. 189) What does Hester ask Pearl to bring her?

• the scarlet letter

• some flowers

• a rose

• a rock

(pg. 190) Hester once again fastens the scarlet letter to her bosom, and Pearl shows her affection for it by what action?

• kissing it

• hugging it

(Pg. 191) Pearl eventually shows favor toward Master Dimmesdale.

• true

• false

(Pg. 191) What does Pearl do after Master Dimmesdale kisses her brow?

• She hugs him.

• She slaps Master Dimmesdale across the face.

• She kisses Master Dimmesdale in return.

• She runs to the brook to wash it off.

(pg.192) Choose all words that represent Dark Romanticism.

• dark

• old

• melancholy

• cheefulness