The Scarlet Letter chapters 19-21

Why does Pearl hesitate to return to her mother when she is called?

• Pearl hesitates to go to her mother when she is called because she does not know her mother without the A and now looks like a stranger to her

• Pearl hesitates to go to her mother when she is called because she has taken on the attitude of the regimented, legalistic puritans around her

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CCSS.RL.7.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Pearl want Hester to do before she comes back to her?

• Pearl wants Hester to go back to show she looked before which was with the A and her hair to be pinned up, in order for her to go back to her mother

• Pearl wants Hester to go back and readjust her thinking before she returns to her mother

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Describe Pearl's actions upon returning to her mother.

• When Pearl returns to her mother, Pearl slaps her mother and throws tomatoes at the Scarlet Letter

• When Pearl returns to her mother, Pearl kisses Hester and the Scarlet Letter

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What does Hester tell Pearl about Dimmesdale?

• Hester tells Pearl that Dimmesdale loves them both and that they will live in their very own house together soon

• Hester tells Pearl that Dimmesdale hates them both and plans revenge against them.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What does Pearl do after Dimmesdale kisses her? Why do you think she does this

• After Dimmesdale kisses Pearl, Pearl runs to go rub off the kiss and she most likely did that because she's never been kissed by any man and she is jealous that Dimmesdale is by her mothers side

• After Dimmesdale kisses Pearl, Pearl runs to slap him in the face.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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What have Hester and Dimmesdale decided to do about their situation?

• Hester and Dimmesdale decide to go to Europe since it is better for Dimmesdale's health

• Hester and Dimmesdale decide to haunt the community for years to come.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

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What does Dimmesdale do that evening and all through the night?

• That evening, Dimmesdale begins to write the section that he will give in three days at Election Day

• sleep

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Describe Election Day and how it is celebrated.

• Election Day is never celebrated.

• Election Day is a religious and civil holiday that is an annual celebration of a new elected Governor

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What news does Hester receive just before the procession starts?

• Hester receives the news that Chillingworth will be joining the three of them on their trip in Europe because they need a doctor

• Hester receives the news that Dimmesdale has really lied all this time.

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CCSS.RL.5.7

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