The Scarlet Letter Chapter 10-11 Comprehension Check

How does Dimmesdale punish himself (3 answers):

• Scourges himself (whips himself)

• Fasts (doesn't eat)

• All night vigils (stays up all night praying)

• Cuts his hands on glass (stigmata)

• Vows of silence (refuses to speak)

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

What word could best describe Chillingworth's attitude towards Dimmesdale?

• Concerned

• Obsessed

• Parental

• Curious

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

How do the towns people think about Dimmesdale?

• they think he's almost god-like

• they think he's a terrible sinner

• they think he's just like them, ordinary

• they think he's going insane

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

What was Dimmesdale tempted to do?

• Confess his sin on the pulpit

• run away from the town

• kill himself

• kill Chillingworth

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

What is Chillingworth's thoughts on "secret sin?"

• that people should confess their sins

• sin should only be revealed to God at the time of death

• sin should only be revealed to a priest

• sin should be kept secret forever

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

What does Chillingworth tell Dimmesdale he feels is the cause of his illness?

• a guilt or secret on his soul

• lack of proper eating and sleep

• a curse

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How is Chillingworth getting his revenge (2 answers)?

• watching Dimmesdale torture himself

• he's whipping Dimmesdale at night

• he's planning to murder him

• he's making Dimmesdale feel guilty all the time

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How was Chillingworth before all of this happened with Hester?

• calm, upright

• violent temper

• easily upset and jealous

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.W.11-12.9