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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hawthorne metaphorically refer to the United States government in "The Custom House"?
(a) Uncle Sam.
(b) Washington.
(c) Big brother.
(d) The golden eagle.

2. According to Hawthorne, the reaction could not have been more violent if...?
(a) He had burned down the Custom-House.
(b) He had murdered someone.
(c) He had committed adultery.
(d) He had kidnapped someone.

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

4. Who is to wear the thing Hester is delivering to the governor's house?
(a) The governor himself.
(b) The governor's daughter.
(c) The governor's servants.
(d) The governor's wife.

5. What is Hester delivering to the governor's house when she goes there in Chapter 7?
(a) Bonnets.
(b) A scarf.
(c) Gloves.
(d) Lace.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. This preface is the preface to which edition of the novel?

3. What prominent wild plant grows just outside the door to the jail?

4. One person suggest that Hester should have an iron brand burned where?

5. Salem is characterized currently as....?

(see the answer key)

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