The Scarlet Letter Letter Ch 1-5 Quiz

The main action of The Scarlet Letter takes place in Boston.

• True

• False

The Puritans allowed citizens to worship as they please

• True

• False

Hester’s needlework is highly sought after in the town

• True

• False

Pearl impresses the Rev. Wilson and the Governor with her biblical knowledge

• True

• False

Hester eventually gives in and tells the name of the man she cheated with

• True

• False

After their separation of two years, the first time Hester sees Chillingworth again is

• when he visits her in jail

• at the marketplace

• they accidentally meet in a graveyard

• he shows up at her house

The scarlet letter that Hester wears represents her sin, adultery. It is

• an alliteration

• a metaphor

• a symbol

• personification

The only punishment NOT given to Hester for the crime of adultery was

• standing on the scaffold

• whipping

• forced to wear a scarlet letter

• time spent in jail

During Hester’s first meeting with Chillingworth, Hester

• blames him for staying away

• suggests that they resume their marriage

• begs his forgiveness

• asks if he is going to harm her baby

What is the promise that Hester makes to Chillingworth?

• One day she will reveal her lover’s name

• She will remain faithful from now on

• She and Pearl will leave to save him from

• She will not reveal his identity to the people of Boston