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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One person suggest that Hester should have an iron brand burned where?
(a) On her forehead.
(b) On her cheek.
(c) On her chest.
(d) On the palms of her hands.

2. In which year was this preface written?
(a) 1850.
(b) 1800.
(c) 1750.
(d) 1950.

3. Which minister in the book has "a border of grizzled locks beneath his skull-cap" and gray eyes?
(a) Chillingworth.
(b) Lee.
(c) Dimmesdale.
(d) Wilson.

4. How does Hawthorne describe the historic Salem of years ago?
(a) A bustling port.
(b) A sad sailing town.
(c) A dour harbor.
(d) A busy metropolis.

5. Which political party does Hawthorne belong?
(a) Bull Moose.
(b) Republican.
(c) Whig.
(d) Tory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the door to the jail made of?

2. Whose voice is "tremulously sweet, rich, deep and broken?"

3. What are the "delicate gems" referred to at the end of Chapter 1?

4. What is the title of Chapter 3?

5. Hawthorne utterly disclaims what kind of motives?

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