The irony of Dimmesdale’s sermons is that

C. his parishioners think he is more of a saint when he tells them he is a horrible sinner.

A. he wants to be caught and punished so he can leave town with Hester.

B. he feels better when he confesses even though the parishioners do not understand.

D. he never tells the congregation what an awful person he is.

Chillingworth begins to dance around like a fiend or devil when he

A. sees what is under the minister’s shirt.

B. sees the minister on the scaffold.

C. sees the “A” in the sky.

D. hears Hester and the minister talk.

What are the people beginning to think of Hester?

B. They recognize the good she does as well as her sin.

A. She is a witch as well as a sinner.

C. She was born bad and can not be redeemed (saved).

D. They think she is having an affair with Mr. Dimmesdale.

When Hester sees Dimmesdale’s weakened condition she...

A. decides to confront Chillingworth and ask to be released from their agreement.

B. feels guilty about making a deal with Chillingworth to keep silent about his identity.

C. thinks Dimmesdale would have been better off dead than suffering for so long.

How does Hester justify her intent to break her promise to Chillingworth?

C. The only person to whom she owes loyalty is Dimmesdale.

A. Chillingworth forced her to make the promise under false pretenses.

B. After being condemned by her adultery, keeping or breaking a promise doesn’t really matter.

D. She never intended to keep the promise anyway.

How does Nature seem to condemn Hester for her sin?

A. The shafts of sunlight seem to avoid her.

B. The birds stop singing as she approaches.

C. The stump Hester sits on is partially rotted.

D. Pearl laughs at Hester’s tiredness.

To the Puritans the forest seemed to be

D. a place of darkness and immorality.

B. a place of unlimited potential.

When Pearl asks her mother why she wears the scarlet letter, Hester tells her

B. because of her love for Dimmesdale.

D. she is too young to understand.

Hester and Pearl go to the forest to

A. pray and enjoy nature’s solitude.

B. meet with the Black Man and receive his mark.

D. speak with Roger Chillingworth.

What does Hester say when Pearl asks her if she has ever met the Black Man?

A. “Once in my life I met the Black Man . . . This scarlet letter is his mark!”

B. “My child, thy mother has never left the unattended.”

C. “The Black Man has been my tempter, but thy mother hath refused him.”

How has Roger Chillingworth changed physically in the novel?

B. He looks more and more demonic.

A. He seems to have grown taller.

C. He wears a kind expression on his face.

D. He places his hand over his heart.

What reason does Dimmesdale give to rationalize not confessing?

b. He thinks he can do more good by keeping it a secret.

c. He doesn’t actually care about the fact that he sinned.

d. He’s worried that it would cause Hester more pain.

Why doesn’t Chillingworth reveal Dimmesdale’s secret?

c. He wants to continue to torment Dimmesdale

a. He’s worried that it would ruin people’s faith.

b. He’s not sure that Dimmesdale is really the culprit.

d. He doesn’t want to put Hester in danger

The Scarlet Letter: Ch. 9-16

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English

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11th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.11-12.3, RL.9-10.3, RL.11-12.1

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24 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Of what is Pearl a living embodiment?

A. the letter

B. revenge

C. the law

D. her father

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do Dimmesdale and Chillingworth move into the same house?

A. Chillingworth convinces Dimmesdale it will help him.

B. Reverend Wilson commands Dimmesdale to do so.

C. Dimmesdale’s parishioners insist he do so for his health.

D. To keep an eye on Hester and Pearl.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The governor allows Hester to keep Pearl because she

A. has taught her the correct answers to his questions.

B. Reverend Wilson recommends it.

C. Chillingworth argues it will be best for the child.

D. Dimmesdale convinces him it will save their souls.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The leech is

A. the doctor.

B. the minister.

C. Pearl.

D. Hester.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Dimmesdale rush from the room to end the conversation with Roger Chillingworth?

A. to tend to an urgent call

B. to make Chillingworth angry

C. to keep from hitting Chillingworth

D. to keep from being trapped into a confession

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Dimmesdale go at midnight during his vigil?

A. to the forest

B. to Hester’s house

C. to the scaffold

D. to see Chillingworth

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Pearl ask Dimmesdale?

A. If he was her father

B. If he was the Black Man

C. If he would stand in daylight with her and Hester

D. If he would help her mother provide for her

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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The Scarlet Letter: Ch. 9-16

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Of what is Pearl a living embodiment?

Why do Dimmesdale and Chillingworth move into the same house?

The governor allows Hester to keep Pearl because she

The leech is

Why did Dimmesdale rush from the room to end the conversation with Roger Chillingworth?

Where did Dimmesdale go at midnight during his vigil?

What did Pearl ask Dimmesdale?

The “sign” the meteor made in the sky was

The irony of Dimmesdale’s sermons is that

Chillingworth begins to dance around like a fiend or devil when he

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