Thomas Mitchell Opener

The transcript begins with a story about a young man eager for adventure, seeking a rare diamond in Africa. The speaker emphasizes that true treasures are not found but created through hard work. Nathaniel Hawthorne is highlighted as a key figure who left a literary legacy, with works like 'The Scarlet Letter' and 'House of the Seven Gables'. The transcript concludes with an introduction to Hawthorne's tale, 'Doctor Hediger's Experiment', showcasing his understanding of human dreams and desires.

What does the narrator suggest is the main ingredient in creating treasures?

• Adventure

• Wealth

• Luck

• Hard work

According to the narrator, how do treasures increase in value?

• By being hidden

• By being guarded

• By being shared

• By being sold

Who is mentioned as a hardworking individual who contributed to America's literary treasures?

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Herman Melville

• Mark Twain

Which of Nathaniel Hawthorne's works is highlighted in the narrator's discussion?

• Doctor Hediger's Experiment

• The Great Gatsby

• To Kill a Mockingbird

• Moby Dick

What aspect of human nature does Hawthorne's work demonstrate an understanding of?

• Greed and ambition

• Fears and anxieties

• Dreams and desires

• Love and compassion