WorksheetsThe Scarlet Letter Vocab Chapters 22–24
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
What does the term compeers mean?
of the same social class
a shield-shaped outline
inconsequential
growing
What does the term effervescence mean?
lively spirits
black magic
hints
the high point of the sun in the sky; noon
What does the exclamation fie express?
nonsense, stated in exclamation showing shock or outrage
expressing sadness and suffering
result of a long chain of events; finish
related to a coat of arms, the symbol of a noble family
What does the term indefatigable mean?
unable to be fatigued
lazily; slowly
hints
inconsequential
What does the adverb languidly mean?
lazily; slowly
of the same social class
growing
a shield-shaped outline
What is the meaning of necromancy?
black magic
the quality of pity or sympathy
transformed into a god; attaining a heavenly state
lively spirits
What does the term pathos mean?
the quality of pity or sympathy
expressing sadness and suffering
hints
result of a long chain of events; finish
What does the noun plaintiveness convey?
expressing sadness and suffering
nonsense, stated in exclamation showing shock or outrage
of the same social class
the high point of the sun in the sky; noon
What does apotheosized mean?
transformed into a god; attaining a heavenly state
unable to be fatigued
growing
related to a coat of arms, the symbol of a noble family
What are intimations?
hints
lively spirits
a shield-shaped outline
inconsequential
What does meridian mean in this context?
the high point of the sun in the sky; noon
of the same social class
black magic
result of a long chain of events; finish
What does waxing mean?
growing
inconsequential
expressing sadness and suffering
lazily; slowly
What does armorial mean?
related to a coat of arms, the symbol of a noble family
nonsense, stated in exclamation showing shock or outrage
the quality of pity or sympathy
hints
What does consummation mean?
result of a long chain of events; finish
lively spirits
unable to be fatigued
growing
What is an escutcheon?
a shield-shaped outline
black magic
of the same social class
the high point of the sun in the sky; noon
What does nugatory mean?
inconsequential
expressing sadness and suffering
result of a long chain of events; finish
the quality of pity or sympathy
True or False: At the end of the novel, we find out that Hester leaves Boston never to return.
True
False
(Chapter 24) What happens to Chillingworth's estate after he dies?
It is confiscated by the state.
It is left to Pearl
He donates it to the town.
It is inherited to his friends.
Which of the following does NOT happen during the final scaffold scene?
Pearl kisses Dimmesdale.
Dimmesdale reveals the stigma (A) on his chest.
Pearl rejects Dimmesdale.
Dimmesdale dies.
Hester supports Dimmesdale as he confesses.
Which of the following does NOT happen?
Hester and Pearl return to their cottage years later.
Hester returns alone years later.
Hester dies at a very old age.
Pearl marries, has a child, and lives in Europe.
Which of the following does NOT describe Hester's grave?
It is next to Dimmesdale's sunken grave with a space separating them.
There is only 1 slate tombstone for Hester and Dimmesdale.
There is an inscription on the tombstone referring to the red "A."
There is no tombstone marking either Hester's or Dimmesdale's grave.
"She hardly knew him now!" Identify who "she" is and who "him" is.
Mistress Hibbins and Roger Chillingworth
Hester Prynne and Roger Chillingworth
Hester Prynne and Arthur Dimmesdale
Mistress Hibbins and Arthur Dimmesdale
