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WorksheetsThe Scarlet Letter, ch. 9-12
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Ch. 9 - What is one notable aspect of Dimmesdale's deteriorating health?
He loses his ability to speak.
He frequently covers his heart with his hand.
He suffers from constant headaches.
He experiences uncontrolled shaking.
Ch. 9 - As both Chillingworth and Dimmesdale begin to suffer physically, what does the outward state of their bodies reflect?
Their hard-earned wisdom
Their moral values
Their deep bond
Their inner turmoil
Ch. 10 - What does Chillingworth suspect is causing Dimmesdale's physical suffering?
Anxiety from writing his sermons
Fear of dying
A rare illness
Stress from keeping a secret
Ch. 10 - What does the image of Pearl attaching prickly burrs to Hester's scarlet letter, to which the burrs "tenaciously" cling, represent?
Pearls fascination with the letter and the secret behind it
The pain that wearing the letter causes Hester
The way the letter itself clings to Hester's identity
All of the above
Ch. 10 - What does Pearl do when she notices that Dimmesdale is watching her and Hester in the graveyard?
Pearl gives Dimmesdale a flower and tells Hester that he is a kind man.
Pearl throws a burr at Dimmesdale and warns Hester that the Black Man has possessed him.
Pearl hides behind Hester and tells her that Dimmesdale is dangerous.
Pearl runs up to Dimmesdale and asks him to reveal his secret to Hester.
Ch. 10 - What does Chillingworth do while Dimmesdale is asleep?
He draws a mark of the occult on Dimmesdale's ankle.
He pushes aside Dimmesdale's shirt and sees something on his chest.
He writes a letter to Hester in Dimmesdale's handwriting.
He searches in Dimmesdale's dresser and finds a letter confessing everything.
Ch. 11 - Why does Chillingworth embark on a campaign to make Dimmesdale as miserable as possible?
He is convinced that Dimmesdale is Pearl's father.
He believes that is the only way to end Dimmesdale's suffering.
He thinks Dimmesdale is plotting to expose him as Pearl's husband.
He understands that Dimmesdale has been possessed by Satan.
Ch. 11 - What does Dimmesdale's description of himself in a sermon as a "pollution and a lie" suggest about the way his sin has affected him?
It has made him more judgmental of other sinners.
It has allowed him to empathize with other sinners.
It has isolated him from other sinners' struggles.
It has caused him to feel superior to other Puritans.
Ch. 11 - As Dimmesdale punishes himself physically and emotionally for his sin, what does the novel imply is the only thing that will relieve his suffering?
A change in his environment
A stronger relationship with Chillingworth
Seeking professional help
Confessing his sin
Ch. 12 - Which of the following best describes why Dimmesdale climbs the town scaffold at night?
To privately relive the experience of Hester and Pearl
To practice delivering a sermon to the townspeople
To plan his escape from the town
To secretly meet with Hester and Pearl
Ch. 12 - What does Pearl ask Dimmesdale to do when they meet on the scaffold?
To secretly leave the town that night
To admit his sin to her and Hester in private
To appear on the scaffold with her and Hester in public
To confess his love for Hester
Ch. 12 - What choice does Dimmesdale make after Chillingworth appears and urges him to get down from the scaffold?
To confess his sin to the townspeople and accept his punishment
To leave with Hester and Pearl to start a new life elsewhere
To admit his sin to Chillingworth and ask for his forgiveness
To continue hiding his sin and return home with Chillingworth
Ch. 12 - What does the fact that the townspeople believe the letter "A" in the sky stands for "angel," reflect about their character?
Their blindness to the sinning in their midst
Their compassion for the sinners in their midst
Their faith in God's mercy and forgiveness
All of the above
