The Scarlet Letter Quiz: Chapters 11-16

What is the main focus of Reverend Dimmesdale's internal struggle in Chapter 11 of "The Scarlet Letter"?

• His desire to leave the town

• His guilt over his hidden sin

• His anger towards Hester

• His ambition to become a governor

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

In Chapter 12, what significant event occurs on the scaffold at night?

• Hester confesses her sin publicly

• Dimmesdale stands on the scaffold alone

• Chillingworth reveals his true identity

• Pearl is taken away from Hester

What does Hester decide to do in Chapter 13 regarding her situation and the scarlet letter?

• She plans to leave the town with Pearl

• She decides to remove the scarlet letter permanently

• She resolves to help Dimmesdale by confronting Chillingworth

• She chooses to confess her sin to the community

In Chapter 14, how does Hester's perception of Chillingworth change?

• She sees him as a victim of her actions

• She views him as a kind and forgiving man

• She recognizes him as a vengeful and evil figure

• She believes he has forgotten about her sin

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of the forest setting in Chapter 16?

• It represents the isolation of Hester and Pearl

• It symbolizes the freedom from societal norms

• It is a place where Hester and Dimmesdale plan their escape

• It is where Chillingworth confronts Dimmesdale

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9