The Scarlet Letter Quiz 17 (20 MCQs)

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1. How is Pearl dressed when they go to Belingham's Hall?

Correct Answer: A) She is dressed in a fancy scarlet dress embroidered with gold thread.

2. She enjoys cultivating a beautiful garden in her backyard.

Correct Answer: B) Cultivate.

3. The same mistake seemed to recur over and over again. What does the word 'recur' mean?

Correct Answer: C) To happen again or repeatedly.

4. What can you learn from studying Pearl's character?

Correct Answer: B) Pearl is inherently like her mother as children are.

5. What is the significance of the oak tree in the story?

Correct Answer: A) Symbolizes strength and endurance.

6. The venerable old teacher had a wealth of wisdom to share with her students. What does the word 'venerable' mean?

Correct Answer: D) Respected and admired because of old age.

7. Exceedingly talkative

Correct Answer: C) Loquacity.

8. We will correspond via email to discuss the project details. What does the word 'correspond' mean?

Correct Answer: D) To match or be similar to something.

9. Hester argues that God gave her the child, Pearl. Who else is arguing the same and for her to be allowed to keep the child?

Correct Answer: C) Reverend Dimmesdale.

10. Why do the authorities allow Hester to keep Pearl?

Correct Answer: B) The child keeps Hester from committing worse sins.

11. Ch. 12-What does Pearl ask Dimmesdale to do when they meet on the scaffold?

Correct Answer: C) To appear on the scaffold with her and Hester in public.

12. Requite

Correct Answer: A) To repay or give back in return.

13. Hester's sentence was what?

Correct Answer: A) 3 hours on the scaffold & must wear the scarlet letter on her dress.

14. Although Hester is a skilled seamstress, what is she never allowed to sew?

Correct Answer: A) Bride's veils.

15. Who does Hester say needs to know the identity of her enemy?

Correct Answer: B) Reverend Dimmesdale.

16. The snake injected its venom into its prey, paralyzing it. What does the word 'venom' mean?

Correct Answer: D) A poison produced by some animals.

17. What catches Governor's attention?

Correct Answer: C) Pearl's clothes.

18. What word means the act of becoming an official religious leader?

Correct Answer: B) Ordination.

19. The identity of the person who is called upon to speak to Hester from a "high place"

Correct Answer: C) Arthur Dimmesdale.

20. An example of an auspicious occasion is a .....

Correct Answer: C) A graduation ceremony.