The Scarlet Letter Quiz 111 (20 MCQs)

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1. How is Dimmesdale's guilt revealed in Chapter 10?
2. In which country did Hawthorne serve as a US consul?
3. How many years have passed since Hester first stood with Pearl on the scaffold?
4. The ferocious tempest tore through the town, leaving destruction in its wake. What does the word 'tempest' mean?
5. Ch. 8 What does the Governor suggest after hearing Pearl fail to say that God made her?
6. Her performance was ..... throughout the season.
7. The Queen's coronation is a grand and significant event. What does the word 'coronation' mean?
8. Willing to yield or submit
9. The company went bankrupt, and is now defunct. What does the word 'defunct' mean?
10. What word means not able to speak clearly or express oneself?
11. Do you think Chillingworth was justified in making Dimmesdale suffer the way he did?
12. Ch. 14-How has Chillingworth's pursuit of vengeance affected his humanity?
13. Explain the symbolism of incident with the breastplate.
14. Why did Hester name her daughter Pearl?
15. After meeting with Hester in the forest, Dimmesdale's demeanor (mood) could best be described as .....
16. Mistress Hibbins invites Hester to what event?
17. The book starts with a description of a cemetery and a rosebush.
18. Reverend Dimmesdale had Hester and Pearl join him on the platform before .....
19. Pearl sees Hester's reflection on .....
20. How does Dimmesdale represents pity in The Scarlet Letter?