At the end of the chapter, what does Dimmesdale do with the manuscript of his sermon?
He throws it in the fire
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Review
Where does the book open? What is outside?
Opens on a prison, rosebush is outside
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Why was Pearl dancing at the beginning of the chapter?
Dimmesdale had gone away, leaving her alone with her mother
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Where do Hester and Dimmesdale plan to go if they ran away together?
The "Old World"
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How many temptations does Dimmesdale face during the chapter?
Four
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Review Question
How does Chillingsworth discover Dimmesdale's secret?
Chillingsworth find's the red "A" on the minister's chest while he was sleeping.
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How does Dimmesdale respond to Chillingsworth's offer of medicine?
He refuses it, saying he is no longer in need of it.
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To which temptation did Dimmesdale succumb to?
a.Blashpemy to the Deacon
b. teaching wicked words to the children
c. Destroying the innocence of the newly converted girl
d. Lying about the immortality of the soul to an old woman
Dimmesdale fights the strength to overcome all four temptations
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What is Dimmesdale's excuse for not needing Chillingsworth's medication?
The "free air" had done him so much good, he no longer required aid.
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Review Question
What job does Chillingsworth take in the community, and where did he learn his skills?
Chillingsworth became a doctor, using skills learned from Native Americans
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How does Chillingworth feel his relationship with the minister has changed by the end of the chapter?
He is no longer a friend but a bitter enemy
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Why does Dimmesdale not believe he could live in the forest?
His health would not allow it
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When Dimmesdale encounters a group of children on his way back from the forest, what is he tempted to teach them?
"Wicked Words"
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Through what activity was Hester able to find a crew to bring the family to England?
Her charity work
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Who offered to escort Dimmesdale back into the forest to find the Black Man?
Mistress Hibbins
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Hester said she could get the pair passage to England in four days. Why did this day work out well for Dimmesdale?
The date fell after Election Day.
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Review Question
What reason does Hester give to the govenor for her needing to keep Pearl?
Pearl was a reminder of her sin, and added that it was a mother's duty to teacher her children to be Puritan
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Discussion Question
Why do you think the chapter was titled "The Minister in a Maze"?
•maze of emotion after meeting with Hester
•trying to break away from Puritan heritage, along with Chillingsworth
•trying to find balance and peace after dealing with his "evil" thoughts
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Who does Dimmesdale encounter on his way home, and who's comments make Dimmesdale question if he had signed the Devil's book?
Mistress Hibbins
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Th Election Sermon, in this chapter, would signify the end of what?
Dimmesdale's professional career
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Discussion Question
What, if any, symbolism do you find in Dimmesdale trashing his first draft of the sermon?
• He now pocesses a new sense of self awarness and humanity, and trashing his sermon symbolizes his change
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Why does Pearl reject any sort of affection from Dimmesdale?
Dimmesdale refuses to be publically part of their family
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How was Dimmesdale after he returned from the forest? (Mood)
He had much more energy
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For what day does Dimmesdale write his final, career ending sermon?
Election Day
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Review question
When Dimmesdale is standing on the pillory, what appears in the sky? What shape does it take?