The Scarlet Letter Ch. 12 RQs

Why did Mr. Dimmesdale go to the scaffold at night?

• To confess his sins publicly

• To visit Hester Prynne

• To feel the cold night air

• To reflect on his guilt

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How did Mr. Dimmesdale feel about his crime?

• Proud and unrepentant

• Guilty and scared

• Indifferent and calm

• Happy and free

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What did Mr. Dimmesdale see when he looked out into the night?

• Hester Prynne approaching

• Governor Bellingham holding a lamp

• A group of townspeople waking up

• A bright sun rising

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Who did Mr. Dimmesdale imagine speaking to him?

• Governor Bellingham

• Mistress Hibbins

• Reverend Mr. Wilson

• Hester Prynne

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What did Pearl ask Mr. Dimmesdale?

• If he would join them at the scaffold tomorrow

• To tell a story

• If he was afraid

• To sing a song

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How did the light in the sky affect Mr. Dimmesdale?

• It made him feel safe

• It revealed his guilt

• It confused him

• It scared him

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What did Mr. Chillingworth represent to Mr. Dimmesdale?

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What was the reaction of the townspeople to the events of the night?

• They were all awake and watching

• They ignored the sounds and went back to sleep

• They gathered to confront Mr. Dimmesdale

• They thought it was a ghost

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What did the caretaker find on the scaffold the next day?

• A black glove

• A letter

• A lantern

• A piece of clothing

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What did the red letter A in the sky signify to the townspeople?

• A warning of danger

• A sign of hope

• Symbol for Angel

• A sign of the minister's guilt

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