The Scarlet Letter Vocabulary

If you are a walking ignominy, you might live in infamy. True or False?

• True

• False

"He was small in stature, with a furrowed visage which, as yet, could hardly be termed aged." Here the word visage means

• Mind

• Visor

• Face

• Hood

What does the word 'ignominy' mean in the context of 'The Scarlet Letter'?

• Honor

• Disgrace

• Joy

• Pride

In 'The Scarlet Letter', which word best describes Hester Prynne's public shaming?

• Elation

• Ignominy

• Euphoria

• Exaltation

Which of the following words from 'The Scarlet Letter' means 'a feeling of deep respect tinged with awe'?

• Reverence

• Contempt

• Indifference

• Disdain

What is the meaning of the word 'infamy' as used in 'The Scarlet Letter'?

• Fame

• Honor

• Notoriety

• Obscurity

In 'The Scarlet Letter', which word describes a person who is morally corrupt?

• Virtuous

• Depraved

• Noble

• Righteous

Which word from 'The Scarlet Letter' means 'to express disapproval or disappointment'?

• Praise

• Condemn

• Commend

• Applaud

What does the word 'penitence' mean in the context of 'The Scarlet Letter'?

• Joy

• Regret

• Indifference

• Pride

In 'The Scarlet Letter', which word means 'to make amends or reparation'?

• Atone

• Neglect

• Ignore

• Overlook