The Scarlet Letter Recap

What does the "left" symbolize?

• Good

• Evil

• Happiness

• Sorrow

What is the setting of The Scarlet Letter?

• Boston

• Salem

• Albany

• Massachusetts Bay

What is Dimmesdale's occupation?

• Pastor

• Doctor

• Governor

• Teacher

How does Chillingworth know Hester?

• They are enemies

• They were once neighbors

• He is her physician

• They were married

Which character is motivated by revenge?

Why is Pearl named "Pearl"

• Hester gave up everything for her

• She is rare and beautiful

• She is sweet and sensitive

• Her porcelain skin

What does the term "elf child" mean?

• Poorly behaved and wild

• Tiny and cute

• Outrageously rambunctious

• Mean spirited and harsh

What does the word atone mean?

• To make up for something

• To receive poor treatement

• To gain favor

• To collect or move

Which of the following describes Puritan society?

• Legalistic and harsh in punishment from Biblical teachings

• Fair but firm in punishment from legal teachings

• Unclear on rules and structure

• Legalistic and harsh in punishment from legal teachings

Mistress Hibbins is a ....

• Witch

• Nice lady

• Harsh woman

• Seamstress