Chapters 1-5
What sort of man did Hester marry and why would she marry a man like that?
She married a older wealthy man and she married him because she was rich and it was her only way out
What object is Pearl attracted to?
The scarlet letter
What 2 influences drove Dimmsdale to the scaffold?
Remorse and Cowardice
What is Pearls attitude about the black man in the forrest?
She's not scared and wants to meet him
Why does Pearl call the minister a strange sad man?
Because he acts different in secret then he does in public
How does Hester earn her living?
She is a seamstress
Why does Pearl say I have no Heavenly Father?
She feels like she's a outcast and a product of sin
To what did the town attribute the cause of Dimmsdale's loud shriek?
They thought it was just a dream or a witch?
What two things does Dimmsdale dread?
He's afraid of talking to Pearl and that the town will recognize Pearl as his daughter
What has Roger Chillingworth managed to arrange?
He secretly got a spot on the ship
What can you conclude about the towns perception of Hester?
Children were afraid of her, people were unforgiving and harsh
What is the reason for Chillingworth's puzzled and mysterious smile?
It shows he found what he wanted to find through his evil intent
How does Hester feel about the possible removal of the Scarlet Letter?
She doesn't want to take it off because she thinks only God can remove sin.
Where do Hester and Dimmsdale plan to go?
England
What will soon happen to Dimmesdale?
He will die
What are the two reasons Hester chose to remain in such a hostile environment?
She was still in love with her lover and she thinks she deserves the punishment
Give two definitions of the word "leech"
1. A doctor
2. a blood sucking worm
According to Hester what sort of husband was Chillingworth in the past?
He was kind, compassionate, thoughtful and studious
In one word describe Chillingworth and Dimmesdale's relationship at this point?
enemies
What was the spell that was broken with Pearl?
she is human now
What two demands does Chillingworth ask of Hester?
Keep his identity a secret and he wants to know who her lover is
Why is Hester going to Governor Bellingham's mansion?
to sell him gloves she made
What word can be used to describe pearl and her pursuit to find the meaning of the Scarlet Letter?
Determined
Why do you think Pearl kissed both Hester and the Scarlet Letter?
She's used to Hester wearing it
Why did Hester come back?
She felt she needed to help the woman of the town