Pearl
who is Pearls mother?
Hester
What does the "A" that Hester wears stand for?
Adultery
What is Dimmesdale's profession?
He is a minister
Who is the author?
Nathaniel Hawthorne
What is the public punishment that forces Hester to stand on the scaffold with her baby?
Her public shaming for adultery
What chapter was Pearl introduced?
Chapter 6, "Pearl"
Who is Hester buried beside?
Dimmesdale
What is rumored to be on Dimmesdale's chest?
A mark in the shape of the Scarlet Letter "A"
When does the novel take place?
The 17th century
What is the event that causes Dimmesdale to confess his sin on the scaffold?
His final sermon before his death
Who is Pearls father?
Arthur Dimmesdale.
How does Hester make a living?
Seamstress/sewing
What is Dimmesdale's initial reaction when Hester reveals Chillingworth's true identity?
He is filled with anger and blames Hester for keeping the secret
What does the "black man" symbolize in the novel?
The devil
What happens to Chillingworth after Dimmesdale dies?
He loses his purpose and eventually dies soon after
what does Pearl represent?
sin, love, and redemption.
When does Hester take the letter off?
When she and Dimmesdale plan to escape Boston;
When they meet in the forest
What does Pearl do when Dimmesdale finally acknowledges her publicly on the scaffold?
She kisses him
Where is the novel set in?
Boston, Massachusetts
What does Chillingworth pretend to be in order to get closer to Dimmesdale?
A caring physician and a friend to Dimmesdale
What did Pearl throw rocks at.
Kids making fun of her and her mother
Or
A little gray bird with a white Breast.
How long does Hester stand on the scaffold?
3 hours
Where does Dimmesdale finally confess his sin publicly?
On the scaffold, during the Election Day sermon
What is the author's connection to Puritans?
He was a descendant of the Puritan heritage
What symbol appears in the sky the night Governor Winthrop dies?
The red letter "A"