Scarlet Letter 5-8

What rumors about Pearl have been going around?

• That she is the spawn of Satan
  
• That Hester kidnapped her
• That she is a child-witch
• That she has a grave illness

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What distinguishes Pearl from other children?

• The red dress with gold trimmings Hester dresses her in
  
• Her ruby red lips
• Her deep blue eyes
• Her golden hair

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What happens to Pearl and Hester as they are going to see the governor?

• Pearl falls inexplicably unconsious
• Pearl begins babbling incoherently and foaming at the mouth
• Children hurl mud and stones at them
• Their buggy overturns

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What disturbing news regarding Pearl does Hester learn?

• That she may be tried again for new, imagined crimes

• Pearl has a deadly disease

• General Bellingham is thinking of taking Pearl away from her

• That the town council is considering asking Hester and Pearl to leave town altogether

Which is NOT Pearl's reaction following Dimmesdale's support of Hester at the mansion concerning Pearl?

• She takes his hand.

• She caresses his hands on her cheek.

• She kisses his forehead.

• She allows him to kiss her brow.

What nickname does the narrator give to Chillingworth?

• Snake

• Leech

• Maggot

• Doc

How did Hester support herself and Pearl?

• Sewing

• Growing & selling food

• Selling prayer books

• She couldn't support them; no one would buy any of her goods since he wears an "A".

Describe Hester's feelings towards Pearl.

• She resented Pearl.

• She had no feelings one way or the other.

• She loved Pearl, but feared her also.

• She hated Pearl for ruining her life.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why did Hester go to see Governor Bellingham other than to deliver his gloves?

• To plead for her life

• To tell him Roger's true identity

• To plead Pearl's case

• To plead the case Rev. Dimmesdale should not be fired

Who does Hester demand to stand up for her concerning the situation with Pearl at the gov's mansion?

• Roger Chillingworth

• Reverend Dimmesdale

• The Jailor

• The Mayor