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This is the name of the town where The Scarlet Letter is set.
Boston
Was Hester a successful disciplinarian?
No
What did Chillingworth mean when he said “the victim was on the rack?”
He is able to torture Dimmesdale whenever he wants.
What quality does Hester want for pearls?
To have a sense of humanity
Who plans to expose Dimmesdale's secret during the Election Day sermon?
Roger Chillingworth
The letter Hester Prynne must wear stands for this word.
adultery
Why is pearl so aggressive to the puritans?
They dis on her mom
Why does pearl speak gibberish when Dimmesdale asked her to reveal the identity of Chillingworth?
She saw him as a coward and was making fun of him.
What are the three causes of Dimmesdale’s misery?
The sin of lying, hypocrisy, and cowardice.
What does Mistress Hibbins imply about Dimmesdale when she speaks to Hester?
That he has made a pact with the devil and wandered into the forest with evil intent.
This symbol grows near the prison door, representing nature’s pity and resilience.
The rose bush
What is pearl compared to in chapter 8?
The elf child
What is the new meaning of the letter A?
Able
why does Dimmesdale decide to run away with Hester?
He's done for in life
What act does Dimmesdale perform at the climax of his Election Day sermon?
He confesses his sin on the scaffold and reveals a mark on his chest.
Pearl is often described as this type of being, emphasizing her otherworldly qualities.
elf
Why is there some doubt in town?
Some thought he was involved with black magic and that he was associated with the murder of Thomas from london.
Does Chillingworth agree to Hester's request?
Yes he allows fate to take over.
What two things does Dimmesdale dread?
Pearl won't see him as her father and the secret will be exposed to the town.
How does the Puritan community interpret Dimmesdale's confession?
Some see it as a spiritual revelation, while others rationalize it as a natural phenomenon.
This is the name of Hester’s estranged husband, who appears in disguise.
Roger Chillingworth
Why might Chillingworth's soul be in danger?
He has revenge in his heart
What word can best describe pearl in her pursuit of learning the scarlet letter?
Persistent
When are Hester and Dimmesdale leaving?
4 days
What is the final resting place of Hester and Dimmesdale, and how is it symbolized?
They are buried near each other, with a shared gravestone bearing a red letter "A."