Quiz on 'The Scarlet Letter' and 'A Minister's Black Veil'

Who is the protagonist in "The Scarlet Letter"?

• The vengeful husband

• Pearl

• The woman who bears the scarlet letter

• Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale

• The daughter of the protagonist

• Hester Prynne

• The minister tormented by guilt

• Roger Chillingworth

What does the scarlet letter "A" represent in "The Scarlet Letter"?

• Anger

• Adultery

• Ambition

• Anxiety

What theme is explored through the character of Roger Chillingworth in "The Scarlet Letter"?

• Isolation

• Revenge

• Hypocrisy

• Redemption

Match the following symbols with their meanings in "The Scarlet Letter".

• The dark forest

• Fear and anxiety

• Pearl

• Wealth and prosperity

• Gold coins

• Power and control

• The governor's mansion

• Truth and naturalness

What is a key theme in "A Minister's Black Veil"?

• Love and friendship

• Secret sin

• Wealth and power

• Adventure and exploration

What does the black veil symbolize in "A Minister's Black Veil"?

• Joy and happiness

• Hidden sin and guilt

• Wealth and power

• Love and friendship

What is the consequence of social ostracism in "The Scarlet Letter"?

• Wealth

• Isolation and alienation

• Power

• Joy

What does the forest symbolize in "The Scarlet Letter"?

• A place of public shame

• A place of freedom and wildness

• A place of wealth and power

• A place of love and friendship

Elizabeth in "A Minister's Black Veil" is (a)  

• Hester's daughter
• Hooper's fiancée
• Dimmesdale's sister
• Chillingworth's wife

A key symbol in "The Scarlet Letter" that represents public shame is (a)  

• The forest
• The scaffold
• The black veil
• The church