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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Hester at her WHAT" is the title of Chapter 5?
(a) Confession.
(b) Wit's End.
(c) Needle.
(d) Bedside.

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

3. What color is the thread that embroiders the scarlet letter?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

4. What quiets Pearl in this when she wants something from the governor's garden?
(a) The gardener gives her what she wants.
(b) Her nanny.
(c) Her obedience to Hester.
(d) The appearance of the governor.

5. Chose which of the following best describes the tone in the last sentence of Chapter 1?
(a) Somber.
(b) Ambivalent.
(c) Bright.
(d) Sunny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who thinks that Hester's punishment/sentence is too light?

2. Hester's work is seen everywhere with the exception of:

3. What is NOT one of the possible crimes mentioned in this Chapter 2, as a reason people might flock to the prison?

4. What color is Hester's hair?

5. What is the "pedestal of infamy?"

(see the answer key)

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