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Another name for jail
prison
The sin of which Hester and Dimmesdale were guilty
adultery
Choose an adjective to describe Pearl's personality
wild, silly, playful
This is a woman who works for the devil
a witch
The color of Hester's letter A
red
The location where Hester stood in front of the crowd
the platform
Choose an adjective to describe Hester's personality
strong, brave, fearless
This was Chillingworth's occupation in Boston
a doctor
This was Hester's job to support herself and Pearl
needlework
The relationship between Chillingworth and Hester.
Husband and wife
Dimmesdale's relation to Pearl
her father
Name of the place where Hester and Pearl live...not the city
cottage
Chillingworth seeks this against Dimmesdale
revenge
Who wants to take Pearl from Hester?
The Governor
The name of the people of Boston at this time.
Puritan
Dimmesdale's profession
a minister, pastor, reverend
This person promises not to reveal Chillingworth's identity
Hester
This was located right outside the prison door
a rose bush
How long had Chillingworth been gone?
two years
What is the usual punishment for adultery and why wasn't Hester given this punishment?
Death and she wasn't killed because they believed her husband to be dead.
What is the plan for Hester, Dimmesdale, and Pearl?
To go to England
Why won't Dimmesdale confess?
He is afraid. He is afraid of his congregation as well.
How are they getting to England?
By boat
How has Dimmesdale's secret sin affected his life?
He has become physically sick from this sin. He feels miserable and feels guilty.
Vocabulary- Great sadness usually caused by loss.
Sorrow
The author of the Scarlet Letter
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Why is their plan ruined in Chapter 10?
Chillingworth booked passage on the ship to England
Vocabulary- showing kindness towards someone who has done wrong
Mercy
Vocabulary- A religious speech usually given at church.
Sermon
The name of the Governor
Bellingham