The Scarlet Letter Ch. 18 RQs

What does Arthur Dimmesdale feel when he gazes into Hester's eyes?

• Anger

• Hope and fear

• Indifference

• Joy

How has Hester's time away from society affected her perspective?

• She has become more fearful.

• She respects human rules and traditions.

• She thinks differently and is brave.

• She feels lonely and sad.

What is Arthur Dimmesdale's main internal struggle in this chapter?

• Deciding to leave the town permanently.

• Choosing between guilt and freedom.

• Wanting to become a better minister.

• Figuring out how to help Hester.

How does Hester react when she unclasps the scarlet letter?

• She feels more ashamed.

• She feels relief and freedom.

• She becomes angry.

• She forgets about it entirely.

What does the forest symbolize for Dimmesdale and Hester?

• A dangerous place to avoid.

• A setting for their sorrow.

• A place of joy and freedom.

• A reminder of their past mistakes.

What does Hester hope for Arthur when she says, "You need to meet Pearl!"?

• That he will ignore her.

• That he will love her like Hester does.

• That he will leave them forever.

• That he will find a new life without them.

How does Pearl interact with the forest?

• She is scared and wants to leave.

• She plays with the forest creatures and feels connected.

• She tries to hide from the animals.

• She ignores everything around her.

What reaction does Dimmesdale have when he feels joy again?

• He is confused and scared.

• He feels guilty for feeling joy.

• He is amazed and thankful.

• He thinks it's too late for joy.

What does Hester believe about the past when she says, "Let's not look back"?

• It is important to remember it.

• It should be forgotten and not dwelled upon.

• It is a source of strength.

• It is irrelevant to their future.

How does the forest change when Hester and Dimmesdale feel happy?

• It becomes darker and more forbidding.

• It reflects their joy with light and brightness.

• It remains unchanged.

• It becomes more chaotic and wild.