Chapters 5,6,7,8 and 9 Scarlet letter Study Guide

Chapter 5

Hester is released from prison. What reasons did Hester give for not moving to a different settlement? Which is one of the most likely reason she stayed?

• Not wanting to miss home town

• This is where she committed her sin and this is where she should pay for it

• She wanted to find her husband

• She felt like this is the place she needed to take care of the baby

Chapter 5

Where did Hester and her Child live?

• In the town in a brick home

• Near Dimmesdale house

• In the forest in a big house

• On the Outskirts of town in a cottage that had been abandoned

Chapter 5

How did Hester support herself and her Child?

• Needlework

• By working on a daily basis

• Someone helps them

• The Governor sends them supplies every week

Chapter 5

Who wore Hester's needlework? For whom was it considered unacceptable to wear Hester's needlework? Why?

• Governor

• Military men

• Priests

• Babies

Chapter 5

How was Hester treated by people who she did work for? How was she treated by people in the community?

• People would help her

• The people would stop to talk to her

• They treated her mutually

• Hester was treated poorly

Chapter 5

With what new "power" or awareness does the letter endow (give) Hester?

• She can tell what people are thinking

• She can tell when something is going to happen

• Awareness of hidden sin in others

• awareness of before people approach her

Chapter 5

What common Theme does this chapter share with "The Minister's Black Veil"?

• Hidden Sin

• Peoples reaction toward the black veil or Hester

• The darkness from both of it

• The mysterious outcome towards the story

Chapter 6

Describe the significance of pearl's name

• Its unique

• It shows that Hester loves her

• It symbolizes Hester's sin

• Hester just likes it

Chapter 6

Describe Pearl both physically and characteristically

• Pearl was stunning and happy

• She was like an evil witch and rude

• Physically beautiful and graceful

Chapter 6

How does Hester dress Pearl?

• She didn't care about Pearl's clothing

• She dressed her very mutually to everyone else's appearance

• Very Elaborately

• Dressed her horribly