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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While his health is failing, Dimmesdale has achieved what in his profession?
(a) "Sturdier texture."
(b) "Populist ire."
(c) "Brillant popularity."
(d) "Sanctimonius reputation."

2. According to the narrator, which of the following has NOT been one of Hester's "teachers"?
(a) Solitude.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Despair.
(d) Shame.

3. When Dimmesdale exclaims, "O Thou to whom I dare not life mine eyes," whom is he addressing?
(a) Chillingworth.
(b) God.
(c) Wilson.
(d) Hester.

4. Hester's work is seen everywhere with the exception of:
(a) In church.
(b) On babies.
(c) At weddings.
(d) At funerals.

5. Who, according to the narrator, is at the "head of the social system" in Puritan times?
(a) Clergy.
(b) Doctors.
(c) Governors.
(d) Witches.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Chapter 18?

2. What, at the end of Chapter 11, is the "only truth" for Dimmesdale?

3. The title of Chapter 5 refers to what?

4. What does Hester fling next to the brook?

5. "Hester at her WHAT" is the title of Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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