Hester
What letter is spelled out in the sky?
A
Who died the night Dimmesdale ascended the scaffold?
Winthrop
In Hester’s perseverance, what new definition does her scarlet letter take on?
Able
Who still does not forgive Hester for her crime?
Rulers, learned men
Define "transfiguration."
A striking change in appearance or character
What does Dimmesdale do once on the scaffold?
Scream
What about Chillingworth does Hester tell Dimmesdale?
Nothing
What does Hester plan to do at the end of Chapter 13?
Meet with Chillingworth
How old is Pearl in Chapter 13?
7
Define "propensity."
An inclination or tendency towards a certain behavior
What does Pearl ask Mr. Dimmesdale to do while they are on the scaffold?
Appear with her and Hester on the scaffold at noon
Who convinces Dimmesdale to leave the scaffold?
Chillingworth
Which previous Dissenter is Hester compared to?
Ann Hutchinson
What is the sexton’s and the townspeople’s interpretation of the celestial events?
Winthrop's ascension to heaven or the A stands for Angel
Define "scurrilous."
Making scandalous claims with the intention to damage someone’s reputation
What are the two feelings Mr. Dimmesdale personifies when he is on the scaffold?
Remorse and Cowardice
Where does Dimmesdale feel pain while on the scaffold?
Over his heart
What is the metaphor for Hester and Mr. Dimmesdale’s shared suffering?
Iron link
What happens to Hester’s physical appearance?
She ages: hiding her shortened hair, her attractiveness fades (in her face and body)
Define "gibe."
An insulting or mocking remark
What is Chillingworth’s explanation for Dimmesdale’s behavior?
Somnambulance
"He looked like a ghost, evoked unseasonably from the grave" (138). Who is this quote describing?
Dimmesdale
What is Reverend Mr. Wilson wearing as he passes Mr. Dimmesdale?
A halo
What month is it in Chapter 12?
May
Define "catarrh."
Buildup of mucus in throat.