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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, at the end of Chapter 11, is the "only truth" for Dimmesdale?
(a) "The malice in Chillingworth's eyes."
(b) "The anguish in his inmost soul."
(c) "The joy in his beating heart."
(d) "The mercy of almightly Heaven."

2. The title of Chapter 5 refers to what?
(a) Hester's guilt.
(b) Hester's work.
(c) Hester's love life.
(d) Hester's past.

3. Chillingworth is described as which of the following in Chapter 11?
(a) Magician.
(b) Mage.
(c) Warlock.
(d) Spellcaster.

4. Why does Hester stay in New England?
(a) She enjoys the brisk winter.
(b) She enjoys whaling.
(c) Her family is there.
(d) It is the scene of her crime.

5. Which character seeks to make him or herself "the one trusted friend, to whom should be confided all the fear"?
(a) Hibbins.
(b) Wilson.
(c) Chillingworth.
(d) Dimmesdale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Dimmesdale's parents?

2. Where was Hester's "happy infancy and stainless maidenhood?"

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

4. What does Hester fling next to the brook?

5. While his health is failing, Dimmesdale has achieved what in his profession?

(see the answer key)

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