This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Classics > The Scarlet Letter > The Scarlet Letter – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Scarlet Letter Quiz 2 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. How does Hester Prynne's character develop throughout chapters 13-19? A) Hester Prynne's character remains stagnant and unchanged. B) Hester Prynne's character develops from a symbol of shame to a strong and resilient individual. C) Hester Prynne's character becomes increasingly dishonest and deceitful. D) Hester Prynne's character transforms into a weak and submissive individual. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hester Prynne's character develops from a symbol of shame to a strong and resilient individual. 2. What word means to calm or bring under control? A) Recoil. B) Contrast. C) Subdue. D) Vestige. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Subdue. 3. How had the doctor changed according to the text? A) He had become kinder. B) He had become very caring. C) His thirst for revenge made him mean. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) His thirst for revenge made him mean. 4. The dark clouds in the sky suggested an impending storm. What does the word 'impending' mean? A) To interfere or get involved, often unwanted. B) Able to understand and make good choices. C) Happening or existing in the same time period. D) About to happen or occur soon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) About to happen or occur soon. 5. What was on Arthur Dimmesdale's chest? A) Nobody really knows. B) An iron burned Scarlet Letter. C) An injury caused by Roger Chilliworth. D) A sign of guilt. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nobody really knows. 6. Hester thinks that if Dimmesdale's secret had been made 7 years ago ..... A) Life would now be worse for her and Pearl. B) His suffering would now be over. C) People might have judged him more kindly. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) His suffering would now be over. 7. She has a habitual morning routine. What does the word 'habitual' mean? A) Something you do often or regularly. B) To ask or beg someone earnestly. C) Extremely evil or wicked. D) Being very careful and thorough. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Something you do often or regularly. 8. In all the years, Hester has never done what to Pearl? A) Got upset with Pearl. B) Gone to town with Pearl. C) Shown affection toward Pearl. D) Lied to Pearl. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lied to Pearl. 9. Effectiveness A) Gesticulation. B) Contumely. C) Efficacy. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Efficacy. 10. Hester walked in the woods for a few weeks because she ..... A) Knew Reverend Dimmesdale walked there. B) Had suffered a temporary loss of memory. C) Was searching for the missing Pearl. D) Was gathering flowers for the church. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Knew Reverend Dimmesdale walked there. 11. The funhouse mirrors distort my reflection, making me appear taller and thinner than I actually am. What does the word 'distort' mean? A) To change something to look different. B) Something that shows what might happen. C) Having a desire to cause harm. D) Not straight or not lined up correctly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To change something to look different. 12. A burial vault or chamber A) Sepulchre. B) Throng. C) Gallows. D) Edifice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sepulchre. 13. What is Roger Chillingworth's goal at the beginning of Chapter 11? A) To kidnap Pearl and run away. B) To make himself the one trusted friend of Dimmesdale so that he can exact his revenge. C) To reveal Hester Prynne's secret to everyone. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make himself the one trusted friend of Dimmesdale so that he can exact his revenge. 14. The artist's vision began to ..... itself through their vibrant paintings. A) Luxuriant. B) Manifest. C) Venom. D) Redeem. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Manifest. 15. What is the name of the introductory portion of The Scarlet Letter? A) Custom House Introduction. B) Tax House Introduction. C) Port and Docking Introduction. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Custom House Introduction. 16. What is the definition of 'audacious'? A) Very bold or daring, not afraid. B) Empty, sad, and feeling very alone. C) A government where people vote and make decisions. D) The person in charge of a school. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Very bold or daring, not afraid. 17. The meteor at night forms a powerful image. What does the book describe the image as? A) The face of God. B) Chillingworth's cold heart. C) The "Letter A". D) A vibrant glowing of fire and stars. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The "Letter A". 18. How reason does Chillingworth give for why he has become so mean and evil? A) He missed being with the Indians. B) He lost his job. C) As a result of wrong done to him. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As a result of wrong done to him. 19. The CEO spoke with an imperious tone, demanding immediate action. What does the word 'imperious' mean? A) To calm or make someone peaceful. B) Acting like you're the boss. C) The distance from one side to the other. D) A variety or differences among people. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Acting like you're the boss. 20. Which punishment(s) do the women of the town want Hester Prynne to receive? A) Branding on her forehead. B) Lashings on her back. C) Death. D) Branding on her forehead&lashings on her back. E) Branding on her forehead&death. 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