The Scarlet Letter: Roger Chillingworth and Reverend Dimmesdale

Why is Roger Chillingworth referred to as "the leech" in Chapter 9?

• He is a doctor, and "leech" was a term for doctors.

• He is draining Dimmesdale of his energy and health.

• Both A and B.

• He is literally using leeches to heal Dimmesdale.

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How does Chillingworth gain access to Reverend Dimmesdale?

• He moves in with Dimmesdale as a friend and caretaker.

• He is assigned as Dimmesdale's spiritual advisor.

• He pretends to be someone else and tricks Dimmesdale.

• He offers to help Dimmesdale build a new church.

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What suspicion begins to form in the minds of some townspeople about Chillingworth?

• They believe he is a thief.

• They suspect him of being a devil or having evil intentions.

• They think he is a wizard.

• They believe he is having an affair with Hester Prynne.

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In Chapter 10, what does Chillingworth believe is the source of Dimmesdale's illness?

• Physical overwork and exhaustion.

• A hidden emotional or spiritual wound.

• Poisoning by enemies in the church.

• An infection from an injury.

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What does Chillingworth find that convinces him of Dimmesdale's hidden guilt?

• A letter that Dimmesdale had written.

• A scar on Dimmesdale's chest.

• Dimmesdale's confession during a sermon.

• Hester tells him the truth.

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How does Dimmesdale react to Chillingworth’s probing questions about guilt and confession?

• He openly confesses his sin.

• He angrily refuses to answer.

• He becomes defensive and changes the subject.

• He faints from exhaustion.

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How does the relationship between Chillingworth and Dimmesdale change over the course of Chapters 9 and 10?

• They grow closer as friends.

• Dimmesdale starts to suspect Chillingworth’s intentions.

• Chillingworth openly accuses Dimmesdale of sin.

• They form a plan to leave the town together.

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What is Chillingworth’s primary goal in caring for Dimmesdale?

• To genuinely help Dimmesdale recover.

• To discover Dimmesdale’s secret and punish him.

• To gain favor with the town by helping their minister.

• To become famous for curing a serious illness.

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What topic does Chillingworth frequently bring up in conversation with Dimmesdale to provoke a reaction?

• The nature of sin and guilt

• The need for charity in the community

• The importance of maintaining physical health

• The role of ministers in society

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How does Dimmesdale’s congregation react to his increasing physical and emotional decline?

• They lose faith in him as a spiritual leader.

• They believe his suffering makes him more holy and admirable.

• They grow suspicious of his private life.

• They urge him to seek help from another doctor.

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