Scarlet Letter chapter 15

The title of Chapter 15 is...

• Hester and Pearl

• Hester and Dimmesddale

• Hester and the Physician

How is Chillingworth described in the beginning of chapter 15? Mark 2

• a deformed old man

• having a face that haunts people's memories

• a kind physician

• a knowledgable herbalist

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What does Hester wonder about the spring grass beneath Chilligworth's feet?

• If they will wither and die when he walks on it

• if they will continue to grow

• if they will turn into weeds

• if they will become poisonous

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What is Hester's real opinion on Chillingworth?

• he is sinful

• she hates him

• he walks funny

• he needs a good scolding

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The narrator offers a warning to men who seek the affection of women. What is it?

• you must try to capture the deepest love within her heart, not just a superficial love

• don't do it

• you must try to please the woman by buying her lovely things

• you must have a facade of happiness

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Which of the following was NOT something that Pearl was doing while Hester and Chillingworth chit-chatted?

• swimming in the ocean

• catching a horseshoe crab

• making small boats and floating them on the water

• hitting seagulls with rocks

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What did Pearl use to make an A on her mermaid outfit?

• grasses

• seaweed

• weeds

• seashells

When Hester asks Pearl if she knows why the scarlet letter is worn, how does Pearl reply?

• she is exasperated because she definitely knows the letter A and refuses to answer

• it is for the same reason that the minister holds his hand over his heart

• she dancing away like a little fairy

• she points to her mother's letter and laughs

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Does Pearl actually know the meaning of the scarlet letter and the minister holding his hand over his heart?

• Yes, and she then tells Hester about Adultery

• Yes, she knows that it has to do with an angel

• No, she does not understand but asks what it means

• No, she does not understand and has no interest in learning

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Hester loves her child, but she does not expect much in return. Why?

• Pearl is unpredictable

• Pearl is mean

• Pearl never shows warmth

• Pearl will tease her mother

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