Hester Prynne and Community Perceptions

Hester Prynne and Community Perceptions

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Chapter 5 of the story focuses on Hester Prynne's life after her release from jail. She chooses to stay in the community, living with her daughter and making a living through her exceptional needlework. Despite her skills, she is not allowed to sew for brides due to her sin against marriage. The letter A, initially a symbol of her sin, begins to take on a more positive meaning as it represents her art. Hester becomes a moral example in the community, with parents warning their children not to follow her path. Occasionally, she receives sympathy, highlighting the universal nature of sin and the fact that others have not been caught for their wrongdoings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the title of Chapter 5?

The Scarlet Letter

The Town Gossip

Hester at Her Needle

Hester's Punishment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant decision does Hester make after leaving jail?

To remove the Scarlet Letter

To confront the town leaders

To stay and live with her daughter

To flee the community

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does Hester choose to live after her release?

In a secluded forest

In a neighboring town

On the outskirts of Boston

In the city center

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Hester's decision to stay in the community demonstrate?

Her ambition to lead

Her acceptance of punishment

Her fear of the unknown

Her desire for revenge

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Hester support herself and her daughter?

By selling baked goods

By teaching at a local school

By sewing clothes for the community

By working in a factory

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Hester's needlework symbolize in the community?

Her wealth

Her defiance

Her punishment

Her skill and art

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of people is Hester not allowed to make clothes for?

Babies

Brides

Judges

Ministers

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