"Minister's Black Veil" (C)

Rev. Hooper's told Elizabeth he would wear the veil until

• their wedding day

• the townspeople all understood

• his mortal life was over

• the day after tomorrow

All of the following were effects of the wearing of the veil except?

• others began wearing veils

• children fled from Mr. Hoooper

• it caused Mr. Hooper great sadness

• sinners and strangers sought out Mr. Hooper

Why might Mr. Hooper, on his deathbed, claim that everyone wears a black veil?

• He realizes that none of his parishioners are going to heaven
• He believes no one is completely innocent of sin
• He thinks everyone mourns his tragic death
• He wants to foster suspicion and fear

Hooper decides to take the veil off just before he dies. 

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Mr. Hooper rush out of the wedding ceremony?

• He spills "untasted wine" onto the carpet

• The veil has "dimmed the light of the candles"

• He cannot complete the wedding vows

• The sight of his reflection in a mirror disturbs him

In most townspeople, sight of the black veil creates a mood of

• fear and gloom.

• suspense.

• sympathy.

• amazed puzzlement.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4