Scarlet Letter Test

What does Arthur do after he makes his confession?

• Announce that they are abandoning the Puritan faith

• Rip the shirt from his chest and reveal his own scarlet letter

• Challenge Chillingworth to a “duel of faith”

• Identify Chillingworth as a “monstrous fiend”

Despite his plans to make a complete break with his present life, Dimmesdale can't help being pleased that their departure date will allow him...

• Time to reconsider

• To celebrate his birthday with his parishioners

• To give the annual Election Sermon

• More time to get to know Pearl

When Hester tries to persuade Dimmesdale that he has repented, Arthur reveals that he longs for...

• Hester

• Death

• Public Punishment

• Salvation

Which character is the sister of Governor Bellingham?

• Hester

• Pearl

• Mistress Hibbins

• Narrator

Who is the author of "The Scarlet Letter"?

• J.R.R. Tolkien

• David Wallace

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Steven King

How does Hester make money to support herself and her daughter?

• she grows and sells food

• she works at the church

• she is a translator for the Indians

• she embroiders clothes

Pearl is considered to be the living embodiment of the scarlet letter. This is an example of what?

• Symbolism

• Personification

• Anthromorpism

• Mood

Select the TWO punishments Hester receives for her crime:

• Wearing the scarlet letter for the rest of her life

• Her forehead will be branded with an 'A'

• Her baby is being taken away

• She must stand on the scaffold for three hours

Why does Dimmesdale argue that Pearl should remain with Hester?

• Because Hester has proven herself to be a good and loving mother over the years

• Because Pearl was sent by God as Hester's punishment and guard against sinning again

• Because removing Pearl from Hester's care would only upset the child

• Because Hester was unjustly punished and keeping Pearl is her only recompense

What does Mistress Hibbins invite Hester to as she and Pear leave the Governor's residence?

• witches' gathering in the woods

• sewing circle with other townswomen

• Dinner with the Governor's family

• prayer session with herself and Dimmesdale