The Ministers Black Veil

Why does Mr. Hooper's sudden adoption of a black veil make his congregation uneasy?

• They think he means them harm.

• It reminds them of his sinfulness.

• They think he's had a terrible accident.

• They have no explanation.

After the end of the first service on the first Sunday Mr. Hooper wears the veil what happens?

• They all quickly adjust to his appearance.

• Mr. Hooper goes directly home instead of greeting people.

• No one wants to walk beside him or invite him to dinner.

• Two of the children start to laugh at the strange sight.

After permanently adopting the black veil, what does Mr. Hooper do?

• He ignores his responsibilities as a minister.

• He tends to his congregations with his usual care.

• He accuses his congregation of terrible sins.

• He frequently weeps and flies into rage.

What happens when Mr. Hooper says all people must be prepared for their veils to be removed?

• The corpse is heard to make a sound.

• The parishioners final understand the meaning of the veil.

• He astonishes everyone by removing his veil.

• No one fully understands what he means.

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

• secret love

• secret sin

• modeaty

• violence

According to Mr. Hooper, the veil is a symbol of what?

• How people are reluctant to see the world clearly.

• How people are constantly aware of death's approach.

• How people try to alter their physical appearance.

• How people hide their innermost selves.

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. 

Why does Mr. Hooper choose his symbolic act of looking physically different from others?

• To represent him as a prisoner of something shared by all.

• To reveal how he is more sinful than other people. 

• To protect him from other people's sin.

• To highlight his role as an agent of holiness. 

Most people assume that the veil is a sign that Mr. Hooper is

• insane.

• waiting for death.

• not among the "saved".

• ashamed of a sinful act.

Which statement expresses a central theme of the story?

• People are attracted by unsolved mysteries.

• People with faith can overcome any hardship.

• People are often unwilling to face the truth about themselves.

• People who sin should not be forgiven.