This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Classics > The Scarlet Letter > The Scarlet Letter – Quiz 67 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books The Scarlet Letter Quiz 67 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Ch. 7 How does Pearl respond to being taunted by other children while on the way to visit Governor Bellingham? A) She sobs and pleads with the children to stop. B) She cowers in fear behind her mother. C) She boldly fends the other children off. D) She yells at her mother for embarrassing her. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She boldly fends the other children off. 2. A conversation, especially a formal one A) Denizen. B) Colloquy. C) Preternatural. D) Prattle. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colloquy. 3. The "sign" the meteor made in the sky was A) A crucifix. B) An A. C) A pitchfork. D) An angel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An A. 4. "He betrayed me! He has done me worse wrong than I did him!" A) Hester. B) Dimmesdale. C) Chillingworth. D) Pearl. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dimmesdale. 5. To glorify or exalt someone or something; deify A) Apotheosize. B) Gait. C) Apothecary. D) Repugnance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Apotheosize. 6. The first object which Pearl seems to become aware of is: A) Her mother's baskets. B) The scarlet letter. C) The morning sun. D) Hester's smile. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The scarlet letter. 7. Who is the illegitimate father of Pearl in The Scarlet Letter? A) Roger Chillingworth. B) Reverend Wilson. C) Reverend Dimmesdale. D) Governor Bellingham. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reverend Dimmesdale. 8. Insurmountable means to be too great to be overcome A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 9. How does Hester respond to Pearl's repeated questioning about the scarlet letter? A) She tells Pearl a story. B) She asks Pearl to be quiet. C) She ignores Pearl. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She asks Pearl to be quiet. 10. Ch. 8 Why does Dimmesdale argue that Pearl should remain with Hester? A) Because Hester has proven herself to be a good and loving mother over the years. B) Because Pearl was sent by God as Hester's punishment and guard against sinning again. C) Because removing Pearl from Hester's care would only upset the child. D) Because Hester was unjustly punished and keeping Pearl is her only recompense. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because Pearl was sent by God as Hester's punishment and guard against sinning again. 11. "uprooted weed" A) Hester. B) Dimmesdale. C) Chillingworth. D) Pearl. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chillingworth. 12. Jesus often used parables to teach important lessons to his disciples and followers. What does the word 'parable' mean? A) Pleasant or attractive in appearance. B) Respected or honored as special or sacred. C) To claim or declare something openly. D) A simple story that teaches a lesson. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A simple story that teaches a lesson. 13. What is the definition of 'abhor'? A) To hate or detest something very much. B) To refuse or hesitate to do something. C) To make something dirty or impure. D) Difficult to understand or comprehend. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To hate or detest something very much. 14. The main course will precede the dessert during the dinner party. What does the word 'precede' mean? A) To make up for a mistake. B) To come before in time or order. C) To figure out without being told. D) Having a reputation for being notorious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To come before in time or order. 15. What is the definition of 'fortitude'? A) Continuous improvement or advancement towards a goal. B) A hidden feeling or message. C) Strength and courage to face challenges. D) Empty, sad, and feeling very alone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Strength and courage to face challenges. 16. Done in a thoughtful manner. A) Antipathy. B) Pensively. C) Sagacious. D) Portends. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pensively. 17. What word means to show or make something clear? A) Manifest. B) Infamy. C) Infer. D) Elaborate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Manifest. 18. What is the definition of 'democracy'? A) A ruler who has power and authority. B) A government where people vote and make decisions. C) Empty, sad, and feeling very alone. D) Strength and courage to face challenges. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A government where people vote and make decisions. 19. It is important to ..... your relationships in order to maintain their growth and well-being. A) Nurture. B) Perpetuate. C) Abyss. D) Despondent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nurture. 20. Who is Hester's husband? A) Willson. B) The Native American who enters the town. C) Chillingworth. D) Dimmesdale. E) Bellingham. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chillingworth. ← 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