This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Classics > The Scarlet Letter > The Scarlet Letter – Quiz 64 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Scarlet Letter Quiz 64 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. She added a touch of lavender to the warm bathwater for a calming infusion. What does the word 'infusion' mean? A) To behave or do things like others. B) The leaves of a plant or tree. C) Adding flavors or colors into liquid. D) To make it harder to do something. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adding flavors or colors into liquid. 2. What was the relationship between Hester and Roger Chillingworth? A) They were divorced. B) They were just married. C) They were married, but had not seen each other in years. D) They were in love. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They were married, but had not seen each other in years. 3. What word means difficult to understand or comprehend? A) Abstruse. B) Doctrine. C) Attest. D) Abominable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abstruse. 4. In which period does the main action of The Scarlet Letter take place? A) 1850-1857. B) 1492-1499. C) 1642-1649. D) 1730-1739. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1492-1499. 5. How does the scarlet letter affect the relationship between Hester and Dimmesdale? A) The scarlet letter has no impact on the relationship between Hester and Dimmesdale. B) The scarlet letter strengthens the relationship between Hester and Dimmesdale. C) The scarlet letter causes Hester and Dimmesdale to part ways permanently. D) The scarlet letter weakens the relationship between Hester and Dimmesdale due to increased tension. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The scarlet letter strengthens the relationship between Hester and Dimmesdale. 6. What is the meaning of the word "inauspicious" that the narrator uses to describe the beginning of Hester Prynne's story in chapter 1? A) Unlucky or unfavorable. B) Mysterious or secretive. C) Tragic or sorrowful. D) Cruel or harsh. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unlucky or unfavorable. 7. She faced the challenges with unwavering fortitude. What does the word 'fortitude' mean? A) A hidden feeling or message. B) A ruler who has power and authority. C) Strength and courage to face challenges. D) Doing what you are supposed to do. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Strength and courage to face challenges. 8. A living "sermon against sin" A) Hester. B) Dimmesdale. C) Chillingworth. D) Pearl. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hester. 9. A writer who "teaches a moral lesson" is said to be: A) Didactic. B) Moral. C) Influencial. D) Inspirational. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Didactic. 10. Hester Prynne is a master ..... A) Seamstress. B) Cook. C) Artist. D) Athlete. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Seamstress. 11. What is the congregation's opinion of Dimmesdale? A) He is going insane. B) He has become untrustworthy. C) He is a model of holiness. D) He is a hypocrite. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He is a model of holiness. 12. The earthquake caused widespread calamity and devastation. What does the word 'calamity' mean? A) A really bad and disastrous event. B) To beg or plead with someone. C) A ruler who has complete power. D) To weaken or harm something secretly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A really bad and disastrous event. 13. How do people react to Hester when she walks the streets with Pearl? A) They judge Hester and Pearl and look at them in disgust. B) They don't pay Hester any attention, but laugh at Pearl. C) They don't pay Pearl any attention, but give Hester dirty looks. D) They pity them because they are dirty and poor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They judge Hester and Pearl and look at them in disgust. 14. Ch. 8 What do John Wilson, Chillingworth and Dimmesdale tease Pearl about when they arrive at the Governor's residence? A) Her scarlet clothing. B) Her messy hair. C) Her rosy cheeks. D) Her timid demeanor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Her scarlet clothing. 15. Which word means a state of seriousness? A) Abominable. B) Portent. C) Peril. D) Solemnity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Solemnity. 16. "self-enlisted sister of charity" A) Hester. B) Dimmesdale. C) Chillingworth. D) Pearl. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hester. 17. Pestilence A) A plague or disease. B) A view. C) Corruption; wickedness. D) Wisdom; keen judgment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A plague or disease. 18. What is the definition of 'entreat'? A) A follower of Jesus who spreads his teachings. B) A living thing that will eventually die. C) To ask for something very politely. D) Extremely evil or wicked. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To ask for something very politely. 19. Who agrees with the Governor about taking Pearl from Hester, and who defends Hester? A) Ross and Wilson. B) Wilson and Chillingworth. C) Chillingworth and Dimmesdale. D) Wilson and Chillingworth. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chillingworth and Dimmesdale. 20. What does Hester think will happen if Dimmesdale doesn't leave Chillingworth soon? A) He will die. B) He will become evil. C) He will sin further. D) He will turn against her. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He will die. ← 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