The Minister's Black Veil

Who wrote The Minister's Black Veil?

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Sophia Peabody

• Ralph Emerson

• Henry Thoreau

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the theme of the story?

• Being depressed causes sin.

• There is a hidden/secret sin within all people.

• We need to judge others more.

• No one ever truly sins.

Who is Elizabeth in relation to the minister?

• His wife

• His friend

• His fianceé

• His neighbor

A parable has all of the following requirements EXCEPT

• It is a romance

• It is a short story

• It has a moral

• It has a religious theme

What was the benefit that resulted from Mr. Hooper wearing the black veil?

• He didn't have to look at other people anymore.

• The townspeople's hidden sins were brought to light.

• Elizabeth finally decided to marry him.

• He started to make more friends and acquaintances.

Does Hooper decide to take the veil off before he dies?

• Yes

• No

Mr Hooper spills his wine when:

• Elizabeth pushes him.

• He sees his reflection.

• He trips.

• He is insulted.

Which sin did Hawthorne consider "unpardonable"?

• Pride

• Wrath

• Envy

• Gluttony

What does antipathy mean?

"In truth, his own antipathy to the veil was known to be so great, that he never willingly passed before a mirror, nor stooped to drink at a still fountain, lest, in its peaceful bosom, he should be affrighted by himself."

• An aversion; A strong dislike

• An attraction; To sympathize

• To ignore; Forgotten

• A great fear; Terror

What is the immediate reaction the townspeople have to Hooper’s veil?

• They embraced him.

• The banished him.

• They were scared of him.

• They killed him.