Scarlet Letter CH. 10 RQs

What was old Roger Chillingworth's initial demeanor throughout his life?

• Kind and affectionate

• Calm and kind

• Angry and bitter

• Indifferent and rude

Which metaphor does the text use to describe Chillingworth's obsession with finding the truth?

• A thief stealing from a store

• A miner digging for gold

• A lion hunting its prey

• A bird building a nest

What does Mr. Dimmesdale believe about the secrets hidden in a person's heart?

• They should be kept hidden forever

• They are meant to be revealed after death

• They can harm others if disclosed

• They are irrelevant to a person's character

How does Chillingworth view guilty people sharing their secrets?

• He thinks it is always a good idea

• He believes they often wait too long to confess

• He believes they are foolish for not confessing

• He thinks they are brave for keeping their secrets

What does Chillingworth imply about the connection between physical illness and spiritual problems?

• They are completely unrelated

• Physical illness is a sign of spiritual weakness

• Spiritual problems often manifest as physical illness

• Only a spiritual healer can cure physical ailments

How does Mr. Dimmesdale react when Chillingworth suggests he might be hiding something?

What does Chillingworth find surprising when he examines Mr. Dimmesdale?

• The minister's overall health

• The minister's hidden scars

• The minister's deep sleep

• The minister's lack of trust

What does Pearl's behavior in the graveyard suggest about her character?

• She is obedient and respectful

• She is innocent and naive

• She is mischievous and wild

• She is fearful of authority

How does Mr. Dimmesdale feel about the possibility of confessing his secret?

• He is eager to confess

• He is indifferent to the idea

• He feels intense internal conflict

• He believes it would bring him peace

What does Chillingworth's mysterious smile suggest about his true intentions?

• He is pleased with his friendship with Dimmesdale

• He is hiding his own secrets

• He is feeling superior in knowledge

• He is genuinely happy for Dimmesdale