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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What distinguishes the men in the "throng" at the beginning of thChapter 1?
(a) They are ministers.
(b) They are bald.
(c) They are bearded.
(d) They are fat.

2. According to Hester in Chapter 16, where does she tell Pearl she got the scarlet letter?
(a) From Mistress Hibbins.
(b) From the Dark Reverend.
(c) From the Black Man.
(d) From the Dark Man.

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

4. What, in Chapter 13, "glimmers" with an "unearthly ray"?
(a) Pearl's eyes.
(b) The meteor/falling star.
(c) Chillingworth's malice.
(d) The scarlet letter.

5. What does Hester threaten to do at the end of Chapter 14?
(a) Escape Boston.
(b) Kill herself.
(c) Betray Chillingworth's identity.
(d) Reveal the name of her lover.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dimmesdale learns that he is preach what important sermon?

2. Hester is a self-ordained what?

3. What is the title of Chapter 14?

4. What symbol of the United States hands in front of the Custom-House?

5. Which field had Bellingham trained for/been educated in?

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