Roger Chillingworth (not on quiz, but good review)
Arthur Dimmesdale
Hester Prynne
Pearl
Other
100

What request from Hester does Chillingworth agree to?

To let Fate take its natural course of events

100

How has Dimmesdale deteriorated by the time he sees Hester in the forest?  List 2 from the text.

Possible answers: leaning on a staff, haggard, feeble, deespondent, listless, lost reason for living, hand over heart.

100

What characteristic was it that Hester wished most for her daughter?

Possible answers: compassion, empathy, heart

100

Why did Pearl make the green letter A?

To find out what the A on hester's chest stood for

100

Describe the imagery in the forest with an exact word from the text

narrow, dense, black, chill, somber, cloudy, dreary

200

What kind of man was Chillingworth while in Europe?

Kind, compassionate, studious, thoughtful

200

Describe Dimmesdale's reaction to Hester's plan at the end of chapter 17: (initial and final reaction)

He is hopeful at first but ends up deciding he is too weak to attempt a trip abroad.  

200

Why does Hester think that Roger will not tell Dimmesdale's secret?

Because he is so consumed with his morbid torture

200

What important connection did Pearl make as it relates to the actions of the Reverend?

That him placing his hand over his heart has something to do with her mother's scarlet letter

300

What is the example of 'suspension of disbelief' as it relates to Chillingworth?

that there was a glare of red light coming out of his eyes

300

What was Arthur Dimmesdale's PHYSICAL reaction to Hester's truth about Chillingworth?

He fell to the ground, and buried his face in his hands

300

What doesn't 'love' Hester in the forest?

The sun/sunshine

300

Pearl is always being compared to non human things in the book.  What is the new one mentioned in chapter 16?  What is one of the old ones mentioned previously?

A brook.  Old ones: imp, elf, demon child, northern lights, the scarlet letter, bird, rosebush 

400

How does Dimmesdale view God's justice/judgment?

He believes that God is a harsh judge who deals out heavy burdens with no mercy

400

How does Hester view God's justice/judgment?

God is merciful to those who seek mercy

400

Who is Pearl talking about in this quote? "If thou fearest to leave me in our cottage, thou mightest take me along with thee."

The black entity who lives in the forest

500

What are the 3 things/'sins' that are causing the minister to deteriorate?

Dishonesty, Hypocrisy, and Cowardice

500

What are Hester's two suggestions to help solve the misery in the minister?

1. move out of the same house as Chillingworth

2. move away entirely, either to the wilderness or back to Europe

500

Why would it not be a good idea to lie to a girl like Pearl?

Pearl is extremely intelligent and unforgiving girl.  She will figure out the truth one way or the other.

500

According to Hester, what does sin lead to? (list 2)  What does evil lead to? (list 2)

Sin: alienation and knowledge 

Evil: Death and corruption

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