The Scarlet Letter CC 13-18

How has Hester’s public perception changed over the years?

• She is more despised than ever.

• She is now seen as a healer and helper.

• She has left the colony and is forgotten.

• She has been fully pardoned and welcomed back into society.

What does Hester consider doing regarding Dimmesdale?

• Exposing his secret to the town.

• Telling him the truth about Chillingworth’s identity.

• Running away to England alone.

• Marrying Chillingworth to protect herself.

What is symbolically significant about Hester’s physical appearance in this chapter (13)?

• She has grown more beautiful, reflecting her inner strength.

• She wears only black to signify her eternal punishment.

• Her beauty has faded, mirroring the suppression of her emotions and passion.

• Her scarlet letter has transformed into a golden emblem of honor.

What does Hester demand that Chillingworth do?

• Leave Dimmesdale alone.

• Confess his own sins to the town.

• Take Pearl away from her.

• Reveal his true identity publicly.

How does Chillingworth’s transformation reflect the novel’s theme of revenge?

• He has become more understanding and forgiving over time.

• His obsession with revenge has turned him into a shadow of a man.

• His pursuit of vengeance has made him physically stronger.

• He decides to leave Boston and abandon his revenge.

What does Pearl do with seaweed that symbolizes her connection to Hester?

• Weaves it into a garland and places it on her head.

• Shapes it into a green letter “A” on her chest.

• Uses it to decorate a small boat for a game.

• Ties it into knots and throws it into the ocean.

What does Pearl’s CURIOSITY suggest about her role in the novel?

• She represents youthful innocence and ignorance.

• She serves as a living reminder of Hester’s sin and truth.

• She is meant to distract from the novel’s major themes.

• She symbolizes Dimmesdale’s weakness and cowardice.

Why does Hester choose to meet Dimmesdale in the forest?

• It is a safe place away from prying eyes.

• She wants Pearl to experience nature.

• She needs to talk to Chillingworth in private.

• She wants to leave Boston immediately.

What symbolic meaning does the forest hold in contrast to the Puritan town?

• The forest represents law and order, while the town represents chaos.

• The forest represents sin and evil, while the town represents purity.

• The forest represents freedom, while the town represents repression.

• The forest represents Pearl’s wild nature, while the town represents Hester’s punishment.

What is Dimmesdale’s initial reaction when Hester tells him Chillingworth’s true identity?

• He is relieved and grateful for the information.

• He is angry at Hester for not telling him sooner.

• He immediately confronts Chillingworth.

• He decides to confess everything to the town.