WorksheetsThe Minister's Black Veil
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
Who wrote The Minister's Black Veil?
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Sophia Peabody
Ralph Emerson
Henry Thoreau
What is the theme of the story?
Being depressed causes sin.
There is a hidden/secret sin within all people.
We need to judge others more.
No one ever truly sins.
Who is Elizabeth in relation to the minister?
His wife
His friend
His fianceé
His neighbor
A parable has all of the following requirements EXCEPT
It is a romance
It is a short story
It has a moral
It has a religious theme
What was the benefit that resulted from Mr. Hooper wearing the black veil?
He didn't have to look at other people anymore.
The townspeople's hidden sins were brought to light.
Elizabeth finally decided to marry him.
He started to make more friends and acquaintances.
Does Hooper decide to take the veil off before he dies?
Yes
No
Mr Hooper spills his wine when:
Elizabeth pushes him.
He sees his reflection.
He trips.
He is insulted.
Which sin did Hawthorne consider "unpardonable"?
Pride
Wrath
Envy
Gluttony
What does antipathy mean?
"In truth, his own antipathy to the veil was known to be so great, that he never willingly passed before a mirror, nor stooped to drink at a still fountain, lest, in its peaceful bosom, he should be affrighted by himself."
An aversion; A strong dislike
An attraction; To sympathize
To ignore; Forgotten
A great fear; Terror
What is the immediate reaction the townspeople have to Hooper’s veil?
They embraced him.
The banished him.
They were scared of him.
They killed him.
