The Minister's Black Veil

The reader can understand what from Elizabeth's talk with Mr. Hooper?

• Mr. Hooper wants to call off the engagement.

• Mr. Hooper is doomed to be lonely.

• Elizabeth understands why Mr. Hooper wears the veil.

• Elizabeth rejects him only because she's worried of scandal. 

What message might be conveyed by the veiled minister at the wedding?

• Weddings are joyful, hopeful occasions.

• Sin and death are present even in the midst of joy.

• Secrets between people can destroy trust and love.

• The marriage relationship is very difficult.

What does the Veil symbolize?

• Death

• Secrets and Sins

• Gloom

• Nothing

What did Elizabeth do when Mr. Hooper refused to take off the veil even after she asked?

• She tried to yank it out of his face.

• She left and ended the engagement.

• She decided to wear a veil herself.

• She realized her sins and ended her life.

What is one rumor/gossip the townspeople pass around to explain the minister's wearing of the black veil?

• He has food on his face?

• He has gone mad

• Eyes are too weak for the light

• His face was messed up

In most townspeople, sight of the black veil creates a mood of

• fear and gloom.

• suspense.

• sympathy.

• amazed puzzlement.

Why does Nathaniel Hawthorne make Mr. Hooper a minister and not a banker, a teacher, or a merchant?

• A minister might not be suspected of having inner secrets.

• Ministers might be more thoughtful and realize his condition.

• As a spiritual leader, a minister might carry more authority.

• All are correct.

What was Mr. Hooper's final claim about the veil when he was on his deathbed?

• He cursed the veil and anybody who touched it.

• He claimed that everybody was wearing a veil of their own.

• He admitted that he wore the veil because he committed a serious sin.

• He said he would remove the veil once he ascended into heaven.

Who are the only people who call for Mr. Hooper's assistance?

• Little children.

• The family of a young woman who has died.

• People who are facing imminent death.

• The family of Hooper's fiance.  

What does the black veil most likely represent in the parable?

• secret love

• secret sin

• modeaty

• violence