This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Classics > The Scarlet Letter > The Scarlet Letter – Quiz 101 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Scarlet Letter Quiz 101 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the definition of 'necromancy'? A) A hidden feeling or message. B) Taking care of someone's needs or problems. C) Magic that involves communicating with the dead. D) Very bold or daring, not afraid. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Magic that involves communicating with the dead. 2. She took a ..... approach to solving the problem. A) Deliberate. B) Pacify. C) Premeditated. D) Relinquish. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Deliberate. 3. The company went bankrupt, and is now ..... A) Conjecture. B) Whimsical. C) Meteor. D) Defunct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Defunct. 4. The terrible odor coming from the dumpster was absolutely repulsive. What does the word 'repulsive' mean? A) Disgusting and makes you want to stay away. B) A poet or singer in ancient times. C) A poisonous substance produced by animals. D) To behave or do things like others. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Disgusting and makes you want to stay away. 5. Profane A) Noun. B) Verb. C) Adjective. D) Adverb. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adjective. 6. What word means acting like you're the boss? A) Analogy. B) Chronicle. C) Imperious. D) Lattice. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Imperious. 7. What is the definition of 'guise'? A) Having a dark or gloomy interest. B) Very gross or disgusting. C) A place where you live or stay. D) A way of appearing or pretending. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A way of appearing or pretending. 8. When is The Scarlet Letter set? A) 1600s. B) 1700s. C) 1850. D) 1900s. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1600s. 9. True or False:Chillingworth arranges for both he and Dimmesdale to live together A) False. B) True. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) True. 10. True or False:In chapter 17, we read that Dimmesdale got worried because he realized that Chillingworth knew Hester was going to tell Dimmesdale the truth. He asked her if Chillingworth was going to keep their secret. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Something that restricts activity or free movement; hindrance A) Trammelled. B) Machinations. C) Breach. D) Solace. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Trammelled. 12. She carefully disposed of the hazardous waste in the designated containers. What does the word 'dispose' mean? A) Dispela:To make something go away or disappear. B) Not willing to change or bend. C) Bubbles and fizz like soda pop. D) To get rid of or throw away. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To get rid of or throw away. 13. What is the definition of 'ludicrous'? A) A crisscross pattern of intersecting lines. B) Something that is really silly or ridiculous. C) Planned or thought about beforehand. D) To argue or disagree about something. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Something that is really silly or ridiculous. 14. What internal struggles does Dimmesdale face during this part of the story? A) Guilt, shame, conflict between public persona and private sin. B) Courage, determination, resilience. C) Love, joy, acceptance. D) Happiness, contentment, peace. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Guilt, shame, conflict between public persona and private sin. 15. The jury convened an inquest to determine the cause of death. What does the word 'inquest' mean? A) Investigation to find out the cause. B) Very deep or thoughtful. C) Looking at something very closely and carefully. D) Someone who does something bad or wrong. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Investigation to find out the cause. 16. The ..... of her knowledge is impressive. A) Intrinsic. B) Dispute. C) Diversity. D) Breadth. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Breadth. 17. What word means a ruler who has complete power? A) Pauper. B) Despot. C) Calamity. D) Chasm. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Despot. 18. Why do the townspeople want to take Pearl away from Hester? A) They fear Hester is abusing Pearl. B) They are concerned about Pearl's moral upbringing. C) They are concerned Hester cannot financially support having a child. D) They are jealous of how happy Pearl and Hester are together. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They are concerned about Pearl's moral upbringing. 19. The father of Hester's Baby is ..... A) Roger Chillingworth. B) Reverend Dimmesdale. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reverend Dimmesdale. 20. The ..... in her knee was torn during the game. A) Enjoin. B) Ligament. C) Paramour. D) Profound. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ligament. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesClassics QuizzesThe Scarlet Letter Quiz 1The Scarlet Letter Quiz 2The Scarlet Letter Quiz 3The Scarlet Letter Quiz 4The Scarlet Letter Quiz 5The Scarlet Letter Quiz 6The Scarlet Letter Quiz 7The Scarlet Letter Quiz 8The Scarlet Letter Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books