The Scarlet Letter Quiz 85 (20 MCQs)

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1. What is the definition of 'momentous'?

Correct Answer: C) Very important or significant.

2. This theme means the separation and isolation of someone

Correct Answer: A) Alienation.

3. Although or even if

Correct Answer: A) Alwork.

4. She asked her friend to ..... her to the movie.

Correct Answer: D) Accompany.

5. They will ..... with the committee before making a decision.

Correct Answer: B) Confer.

6. "Ha, tempter! Methinks thou art too late ..... Thou power is not what it was!"

Correct Answer: B) Dimmesdale.

7. A temporary stay

Correct Answer: A) Sojourn.

8. Why does Mr. Wilson question Pearl?

Correct Answer: B) To figure out if Hester is providing Pearl with a Christian home.

9. The company's computer system is ..... and desperately needs an upgrade.

Correct Answer: B) Antiquated.

10. This story is set in what geographical location?

Correct Answer: C) New England.

11. Why was Hester led up to the scaffold at the start of the book?

Correct Answer: B) Because she has committed adultery.

12. The women in the crowd believe Hester's punishment is fair.

Correct Answer: B) False.

13. She has a strong maternal instinct towards her children. What does the word 'maternal' mean?

Correct Answer: B) Relating to the mother or motherhood.

14. The forest is the natural ..... for many species of animals.

Correct Answer: A) Habitat.

15. Not to be annulled or made void

Correct Answer: B) Indefeasible.

16. She refuses the medicine at first because Hester thinks that her husband is ..... her.

Correct Answer: A) Poisoning.

17. Which of the following words means roughly the same thing as askance?

Correct Answer: A) Suspicion.

18. Hester refuses to give the answer to what question?

Correct Answer: B) What was the name of the baby's father?.

19. Unfavorable

Correct Answer: B) Inauspicious.

20. What word means a punishment you give to yourself?

Correct Answer: D) Penance.