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100
How does Pearl react to the children when they threaten to throw mud at her?
She screams and scares them away.
100
What is it about the reflection of the "A" that amuses Pearl when it is mirrored in the armor's reflection?
It is reflected very large in the armor.
100
What negative word best describes Governor Bellingham and Reverend John Wilson when their private lives are in such sharp contrast with the simple puritan life they preach?
Hypocrite
100
Why were Chillingworth's medical skills so valuable in the colonies?
Not many doctors felt strongly enough about religion to settle in the town.
100
What do the townspeople often observe Dimmesdale doing "on any slight alarm or other sudden accident"?
He would put his hand over his heart in pain.
200
What is Hester's extreme response to their threat to take Pearl?
She says she would kill herself if they took her.
200
What is Hester's argument that she should be allowed to raise Pearl?
She feels she can teach Pearl what she has learned from the shame of the scarlet letter.
200
What is the Governer's last name?
Bellingham
200
Who has Chillingworth developed a relationship with and why?
Reverend Dimmesdale, because he was very sick and became close to Chillingworth when he was his doctor.
200
What kind of man does Hawthorne write "should especially avoid the intimacy of his physician"?
A man with a secret.
300
Describe Pearl's appearance. What conscious choice does Hester make in dressing Pearl?
She is beautiful and has dark, brown hair. Hester dresses her in crimson and gold, just like the scarlet letter.
300
What does Mistress Hibbins invite Hester to do? Why does Hester decline the invitation?
She invites her to a devil party in the woods. She declines because she got to keep Pearl.
300
Name several aspects of Governor Bellingham’s house that are not in keeping with Puritan simplicity
It is cheery, has strange paintings and figures, stucco walls walls with glass in it.
300
What reason is given for Chillingworth not wanting to reveal he is Hester's husband at the start of ch. 9?
He did not want to be punished as well and his new reputation would be ruined if he did.
300
Since Dimmesdale has resolved never to marry, what arrangement is made that pleases the town?
Chillingworth will now live with Dimmesdale.
400
How does Pearl's reaction to Dimmesdale contrast with her reaction to Bellingham? Be specific.
She reacted very lovingly towards Dimmesdale, while she refused to sit with Bellingham.
400
What test does the governor give Pearl to see if Hester is properly raising her?
He religiously asks Pearl who created her.
400
What are the two reasons Hester goes to Governor Bellingham’s mansion?
She goes to give him a pair of gloves she made him and to talk about keeping Pearl.
400
What does the town now believe to be true about Chillingworth and Rev. Dimmesdale’s relationship?
It is a battle over Dimmesdale's soul.
400
Over time the townspeople begin to see what "remarkable change" in Chillingworth?
His face becomes ugly and evil.
500
Explain the two types of townspeople's reasoning for wanting to take Pearl from Hester(You need both to get the points)
1.)Pearl is a demon child and is not good for her christian mother. 2.) Pearl is not a demon child, but she deserves a better parent.
500
What does Pearl say to fail the test? Besides the fact that Pearl is just being an imaginative child, it is not a valid reason to take Pearl from Hester, for Hester has actually done what?
She says she was plucked from a rose bush by the prison door; It means Hester has taught Pearl to be creative and also stand up for herself.
500
Who does Hester ask to speak on her behalf? Why him? Is the governor convinced?
She asks Mr.Dimmesdale because he used to be her pastor. Yes, the governor is convinced.
500
What are some of the "treatments" that Chillingworth tries with Dimmesdale?
He tries to talk him into it and takes walks with him
500
Make a prediction. Do you believe Chillingworth’s suspicions of Dimmesdale harboring a painful secret are valid, or do you believe he is so blinded by vengeance that he has targeted the reverend unjustly?
Discuss with your group your opinion on this question. The answer with the most votes will get the points.
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