The Scarlet Letter (GN): Ch. 13-17

How have the people of Boston come to regard Hester now?

• The people of Boston view Hester with disdain and anger.
• The people of Boston now regard Hester with respect and sympathy.
• The people of Boston have forgotten about Hester entirely.
• Hester is seen as a criminal and shunned by the community.

Which of the following is NOT a reason that Hester is now respected by the townspeople?

• She selflessly donates her time to help people who are sick.

• She donates clothing and other items to people who are poor.

• She sometimes takes the 'A' off while she is helping people.

• She has quietly accepted her punishment and never tried to escape it.

What new purpose does Hester have in her life?

• Hester's new purpose is to seek revenge on Dimmesdale.
• Hester decides to leave the community and start a new life elsewhere.
• Hester's new purpose is to become a wealthy merchant.
• Hester's new purpose is to help Dimmesdale.

Who is Hester going to approach about Dimmesdale's condition?

• Arthur Dimmesdale
• Roger Chillingworth
• Hester Prynne
• Governor Bellingham

What changes have taken place in Chillingworth that Hester is shocked and horrified to see?

• Chillingworth has remained unchanged, still the same man Hester once knew.
• Chillingworth has become a figure of vengeance and malice, shocking Hester with his transformation.
• Chillingworth has become a benevolent healer, surprising Hester with his kindness.
• Chillingworth has transformed into a wealthy merchant, shocking Hester with his success.

Where does Hester send Pearl while she is talking with Chillingworth?

• Hester sends Pearl to the riverbank.
• Hester sends Pearl to the nearby cottage.
• Hester sends Pearl to play by the ocean.

• Hester sends Pearl to the village market.

Why did Hester originally promise to keep Chillingworth's identity a secret?

• To fulfill a promise made to Dimmesdale.
• To avoid revealing her own past mistakes.
• To protect Dimmesdale

• To gain Chillingworth's trust for personal gain.

Why does Hester tell Chillingworth it would've been better for Dimmesdale to have died at once, rather than suffered?

• Hester argues that Dimmesdale's death would have brought her peace.
• Hester tells Chillingworth it would've been better for Dimmesdale to have died at once because his suffering is unbearable and worse than death.
• Hester thinks Dimmesdale's suffering is a sign of his strength.
• Hester believes Dimmesdale's fame would have increased if he had died.

What does Hester want from Chillingworth?

• Hester wants revenge against Chillingworth.
• Hester wants to reconcile with Chillingworth.
• Hester wants to leave Chillingworth forever.
• Hester wants him to end his torment of Dimmesdale and release her from her promise.

Why does Chillingworth pity Hester?

• Chillingworth pities Hester because he recognizes that she could have had a happy life with someone she truly loved.

• Chillingworth pities Hester because he believes she is unworthy of love.
• Chillingworth pities Hester because he wants to win her back.
• Chillingworth pities Hester due to his own feelings of guilt.