The Scarlet Letter: Chapters 12-15

What item does Reverend Dimmesdale drop while standing on the scaffold at night?

• His shoe

• His glove

• His handkerchief

• His jacket

How many years have passed since Hester first stood with Pearl on the scaffold?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

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Chillingworth reveals to Hester that the magistrates are considering doing what?

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Hester regrets not telling Dimmesdale the truth about Chillingworth's identity long ago.

• True

• False

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Why has Hester kept Chillingworth's identity a secret for so long? What would happen to Dimmesdale if the truth was discovered?

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What does pearl associate with Hester's scarlet letter?

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In all the years, Hester has never done what to Pearl?

• Got upset with Pearl

• Gone to town with Pearl

• Shown affection toward Pearl

• Lied to Pearl

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Pearl forms the letter A on her own clothing.

• True

• False

Chillingworth is happy about what Hester has decided to do.

• True

• False

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What do most townspeople now believe that Hester's A stands for? Why?

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