The Scarlet Letter — Chapters 4–9 Quiz (Honors, Level 2)

Why does Chillingworth, in disguise, insist that Hester keep his identity secret?

• To protect Pearl from shame

• To prevent suspicion and protect his reputation

• Because he wants to leave town quietly

• Because Hester begged him to

How does Hester feel during Chillingworth’s visit to her in prison?

• Relieved and comforted

• Afraid but resigned

• Angry and defiant

• Indifferent and detached

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What is Chillingworth’s stated intention toward the father of Hester’s child?

• To forgive him

• To reveal him publicly

• To seek him out and torment his soul

• To force him to leave Boston

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Why does Hester choose to remain in Boston after her release from prison?

• She has nowhere else to go

• She believes her soul’s punishment must be worked out there

• She is waiting for Chillingworth to return

• She wants to protect Pearl from others’ judgment

What skill allows Hester to make a modest living after her release?

• Teaching children to read

• Nursing the sick

• Sewing and embroidery

• Selling herbal remedies

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Despite her skills, why is Hester still socially isolated?

• Her beauty makes others jealous

• Her scarlet letter marks her as an outcast

• Her refusal to attend church regularly

• Her husband’s reputation in the community

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Why is Pearl often described in terms of nature (sunlight, wildness, flowers)?

• To emphasize her innocence and freedom

• To show her lack of discipline

• To suggest that she belongs more to the forest than to the town

• Both to emphasize her innocence and freedom and to suggest that she belongs more to the forest than to the town.

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What does Pearl often do when other children approach her?

• Runs to play with them

• Ignores them quietly

• Screams at them and throws stones

• Tries to win their friendship

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How does Hester view Pearl’s existence?

• As a constant blessing and source of joy

• As God’s way of both punishing and saving her

• As proof that she should leave Boston

• As an unbearable burden

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Why does Hester visit Governor Bellingham’s mansion in Chapter 7?

• To bring embroidered gloves she made for him

• To plead to keep custody of Pearl

• To beg for forgiveness of her sin

• To request money and shelter