Hester Prynne and Governor Bellingham

Hester Prynne visits Governor Bellingham's mansion to deliver gloves and address concerns about losing her child, Pearl, due to public opinion. The journey to the town highlights Pearl's vibrant appearance and behavior, drawing parallels to the Scarlet Letter. The description of Governor Bellingham's mansion and its interior reflects the Puritan lifestyle and architecture.

Why did Hester Prynne visit Governor Bellingham's mansion?

• To escape from the town

• To attend a social gathering

• To deliver a pair of gloves

• To seek employment

What was the rumor about Pearl that concerned Hester?

• She was a witch

• She was of demon origin

• She was a royal heir

• She was a prodigy

What was Hester's main concern regarding Pearl?

• Her education

• Her health

• Her custody

• Her social skills

How is Pearl's appearance described?

• Soft and gentle

• Dark and mysterious

• Rich and vibrant

• Plain and simple

How did Pearl react to the Puritan children?

• She chased them away

• She ignored them

• She joined their play

• She cried

What unique feature did Governor Bellingham's mansion have?

• Stucco with glass fragments

• A moat

• A secret passage

• A glass roof

How did the bondservant react to Hester's arrival?

• He was curious

• He was indifferent

• He was welcoming

• He was hostile

What was notable about the interior of the mansion?

• It was filled with historical artifacts

• It had modern furniture

• It was sparsely decorated

• It was dimly lit

What did Pearl see in the armor's reflection?

• Her own face

• A distorted Scarlet Letter

• A ghostly figure

• A bright light

What did Pearl want from the garden?

• A cabbage

• A pumpkin

• A red rose

• An apple