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WorksheetsThe Scarlet Letter Chapters 1-18 Review
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is Roger Chillingworth’s goal at the beginning of Chapter 11?
To kidnap Pearl and run away
To make himself the one trusted friend of Dimmesdale so that he can exact his revenge
To reveal Hester Prynne’s secret to everyone
Why are Reverend Wilson, Hester Prynne, and Pearl walking through town in the middle of the night?
They had all been at a midnight vigil at the church
They had been at the bedside of a prior reverend who had died
They had been at the bedside of a prior governor who had died
What question(s) does Pearl keep repeating to her mother in Chapter 15?
Why does the minister hold his hand over his heart?
What does the letter mean?
Both of these
As Hester and Pearl walk in the forest, what seems to be running away from Hester?
tree leaves
sun beams
animals
In Chapter 15, what does Pearl create of out the sea grass?
her own letter "A"
A crucifix
A wreath
Why did Hester name her daughter Pearl?
She was named ‘Pearl’ by the elders at the church
Because Pearl’s father (her lover) wanted her name to be ‘Pearl’
Because she was worth a great price, her mother’s soul
What has changed about Arthur Dimmesdale?
He is short and rude with Hester when he had always been kind
He refuses to speak to anyone who approaches him
His health has suffered and deteriorated since Hester last saw him
How did Chillingworth find out the secret that Dimmesdale was Hester’s lover?
He convinced Dimmesdale to trust him with what was bothering him
They saw Hester and Pearl outside the window and Dimmesdale broke down
He looked at Dimmesdale’s chest while he was sleeping and found an ‘A’
With what does Chillingworth become obsessed?
Finding out Dimmesdale's secrets
Adopting Pearl
Becoming governor
What does Chillingworth suggest to Dimmesdale about the real meaning of the strange plants growing on a grave?
That they are meant as a signal from someone who wishes Dimmesdale harm
That the person buried in the grave held secrets in his heart
They are poisonous and Satanic
Chillingworth argues that a person's body can't heal without...
a physicians help
without confessing his/her sin
praying to God
When Chillingworth sees Pearl, what is she doing?
Gathering seashells with her mother
Throwing rocks at the village children
Skipping from one grave to another, before dancing on one
Custody over Hester's child is in question. Officials strive to
take Pearl away from Hester
allow Hester to keep the child
give custody to Pearl's father
give custody to Pearl's grandparents
What do officials think about Pearl and her upbringing?
Pearl is intellient and witty
Pearl is of average intelligence
Pearl is unmannerly and devilish
Pearl is playful and sweet
Who is the person who helps Hester win a custody battle?
Reverend Wilson
Reverend Dimmesdale
Chillingworth
Mistress Hibbins
Who is the person who comes to "help" Rev. Dimmesdale recover from health problems?
Mistress Hibbins
Roger Chillingworth
Reverend Wilson
Governor Bellingham
Hester Prynne becomes a master...
Cook
nurse wife
seamstress
teacher
Who is often described as “elf-like”?
Pearl
Hester
Dr. Chillingworth
Rev. Dimmesdale
Mistress Hibbins
Who is publicly shamed for being a sinner?
Pearl
Hester
Rev. Dimmesdale
Dr. Chillingworth
Mistress Hibbins
Who questions whether Hester is fit to be a parent?
Dr. Chillingworth
Rev. Dimmesdale
Mistress Hibbins
Governor Billingham
Who takes on a false identity to exact revenge?
Hester
Rev. Dimmesdale
Dr. Chillingworth
Mistress Hibbins
Governor Billingham
Who is Pearl's father?
Dr. Chillingworth
Rev. Dimmesdale
Governor Billingham
No one knows
What does Hester do near the beginning of Chapter 18?
She takes off the scarlet letter
She kisses Dimmesdale
She slaps Dimmesdale in the face
She presses Dimmesdale's face against the scarlet letter
What is Pearl's response to Hester's removal of the Scarlet Letter?
She holds Hester and Dimmesdale's hands
She throws it in the brook
She points her finger at it and makes her mom put it back on
Nothing: she doesn't even know it exists
How does Dimmesdale punish himself? (Choose three)
whips himself (self-flagellation, scourging)
prays all night (all night vigils)
doesn't eat (fasts)
Wears harsh uncomfortable clothing (hair shirt)
Eats bitter or sour food ("bitter gourd")
What do the townspeople think the "A" in the sky meant?
"Angel"
"Adultress"
"Anger"
"Avenger"
How does Hester feel about Pearl?
She calls her both her happiness and her torture.
She believes she is the most perfect child ever.
Why does Pearl pull Hester away from Dimmesdale and Chillingworth?
She wants to play in the forest.
She suspects Chillingworth is the devil.
She is frightened by Dimmesdale's pale appearance.
She is afraid Dimmesdale will make Hester sick.
