TSL FINAL EXAM MS BARBER

The author of The Scarlet Letter is

• Herman Melville

• Edgar Allen Poe

• Washington Irving

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

What changes have come about in Hester during the 7 years since Pearls' birth? Check all that apply.

• the A used to stand for "adultry" now it stands for "abel"

• Hester lost her beauty

• the townspeople are no longer ashamed of her

• her and Chillingworth have gotten back together

What reason(s) does Hester give for not removing the scarlet letter? Check all that apply.

• Removing the letter doesn't remove the sin

• It will mess up her Garments

• It represents her

• The letter will fall off naturally once God has forgiven her

Hester asks Pearl is she knows what the scarlet letter means. How is Pearl's answer significant?

• Pearl knows her mother has been keeping a secret

• Pearl knew her mother wore the A for the same reason Chillingworth holds his heart

• Pearl knew her mother wore the A for the same reason Dimmesdale holds his heart

• Pearl knew her mother committed adultery

What does Hester finally tell Pearl is her reason for wearing the letter?

• She tells her she made a "genuine mistake"

• She tells her that she thought her husband left and she did something she regretted

• She tells her it's because of the gold thread on the A

• none of the above

Why do Pearl and Hester walk in the forest?

• to meet Dimmesdale

• to meet Chillingworth

• to catch a breath of fresh air

• so that Hester can tell Pearl about the A

In chapter 18, where do Hester and Dimmesdale run away to?

• Switzerland

• Europe

• China

• Africa

What spoils Hester's plans to leave Massachusetts aboard ship?

• Chillingworth is going, too

• Pearl gets ill

• Dimmesdale dies

• The ship sinks before docking

In chapter 23, what does Dimmesdale do on the scaffold after he finishes his sermon?

• He resigns from his position as minister

• He faints

• He confesses his sin of adultery

• He curses at Chillingworth

What is everyone's reaction to Dimmesdale's sermon?

• They are appalled by his inappropriate sermon

• They are profoundly touched by it

• They were distracted looking at Hester's scarlet letter

• They were distracted because of Pearl's fuss