The Scarlet Letter Quiz 95 (20 MCQs)

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1. Chillingworth tells Hester that the magistrates had:

Correct Answer: B) Contemplated allowing her to remove the scarlet letter.

2. Which character said, "Mine was the first wrong ..... "?

Correct Answer: A) Chillingworth.

3. In what ways does Chillingworth manipulate Dimmesdale in chapters 7-12?

Correct Answer: A) By pretending to be Dimmesdale's friend and physician, gaining his trust, and exploiting his vulnerabilities.

4. She vowed to avenge her brother's death. What does the word 'avenge' mean?

Correct Answer: A) To get revenge for someone or something.

5. He knew how to ..... a sword with precision.

Correct Answer: A) Wield.

6. What the woman who just gave birth wanted to to touch to give the baby strength?

Correct Answer: C) The scarlet letter.

7. What does Pearl make with a few pieces of seaweed?

Correct Answer: C) A letter "A".

8. What word means a person who helps organize and control things?

Correct Answer: C) Marshall.

9. The ..... of his actions shocked everyone.

Correct Answer: B) Depravity.

10. Chillingworth is happy about what Hester has decided to do.

Correct Answer: B) False.

11. What word means to go somewhere together with someone?

Correct Answer: C) Accompany.

12. What word means a simple story that teaches a lesson?

Correct Answer: C) Parable.

13. Dimmesdale pleading with Hester from a "high place" to give up the father's identity is an example of

Correct Answer: C) Foreshadowing.

14. What is the rumor about Mistress Hibbins?

Correct Answer: C) She is a witch.

15. The author wrote this story in the 1800s but set the story in the 1700s because he wanted to tell the story of the main character, .....

Correct Answer: B) Hester Prynne.

16. Someone who may think they are better than everyone else may view themselves as a .....

Correct Answer: C) Saint.

17. What color of thread was embroidered on the Scarlet Letter?

Correct Answer: C) Gold.

18. "I have left thee to the scarlet letter ..... If that have not avenged me, I can do no more!"

Correct Answer: C) Chillingworth.

19. She looked abstracted as she stared out the window, lost in thought. What does the word 'abstracted' mean?

Correct Answer: C) Lost in thought and not paying attention.

20. The author is reputed to be a leading expert in the field. What does the word 'reputed' mean?

Correct Answer: C) Thought to be known for | 4th Grader Definition:Known or famous for something.