Scarlet Letter 11 & 12

In Chapter 11, we learn that Dimmesdale is whipping himself.

• true

• false

Dimmesdale goes here to try to relieve his own guilt.

• jail

• scaffold

• pulpit

• Governor's house

Pearl asks the minister . . .

• if he is her father

• if he will stand with her and Hester on the scaffold at noon

• if he loves her

• who Roger Chillingworth is

Dimmesdale and Hester see something in the sky. Dimmesdale thinks it is a red letter A meant for him especially as a sign from God.

• true

• false

How does the black glove at the end of the story affect Dimmesdale?

• makes him realize the previous night was not a dream

• makes him believe in witchcraft

• makes him vow to never go back to the scaffold again

• makes him vow to stop wearing gloves