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Dimmesdale
Chillingworth
Hester
Pearl
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In chapter 14, what revelation does Hester say that she wants to tell Reverend Dimmesdale?

She wants to tell Dimmesdale that Chillingworth is her husband.

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In chapter 15, how does Hester feel about Chillingworth?
She is repulsed by him.
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In chapter 14, what did Hester tell Roger Chillingworth when they met on the peninsula?
She was going to break her promise to him.
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In Chapter 13, how old is Pearl?
She is 7.
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Chapter 13, is titled "Another View of Hester." What does this mean?

Hester is viewed as capable and strong, a feminist view of her.

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Why does Hester feel the need to reveal the secret?

She says Dimmesdale would be better off dead.

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In chapter 14, how has Roger Chillingworth been described to have changed during the last 7 years?
He is eager and searching. He has a fierce personality and there is red light in his eyes. He is associated with the devil.
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What does the community now say the "A" symbolizes?

They now say the "A" symbolizes "Able", because of Hester's incredible strength.

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What startling response does Pearl give when Hester asks if she knows why her mother wears the "A"?

She says it is the same reason the minister keeps his hand over his heart.

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The observation that "the scarlet letter had not done its office" is a reference to that fact that Hester contemplates what two unpardonable sins?

She contemplates killing Pearl or herself.

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What story has Pearl heard about the "black man"?
He haunts the forest and carries a book and pen for people to sign their names.
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Reflecting on their marriage, what behavior of Chillingworth's does Hester feel was a greater wrong than her adultery?
Hester believes it was a greater wrong for Chillingworth to convince her that she was happy in their marriage than the adultery she committed.
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How has Hester's appearance changed?
She no longer appeared attractive.
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What question does Pearl keep asking in connection with the meaning of the scarlet letter that aggravates Hester? (not just what it means)
Peal continues to ask what the scarlet letter means and what connection it has with the minister.
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Why does Dimmesdale's have a red mark on his chest?
It is a physical manifestation of his guilt.

It is a mystery how it got there. Is this a rash or did he carve it there himself? Or did the Black Man mark his chest?

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Why does Pearl think that the minister holds his hand over his heart?

Dimmesdale wrote his name in the Black Man's book, so the Devil wrote his name on Dimmesdale's chest.

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What does Chillingworth tell Hester the council members have been considering? What is Pearl's reaction to this news?
He tells Hester the council members have been considering removing the scarlet letter. Hester says the council members do not have the power to remove the symbol. She believes that if she were worthy to be rid of it, then the letter would have fallen off on its own or be transformed into something with a different message.
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Name two examples of Hester's generosity to others.

Hester gave food and clothing to the poor, even when they didn't return the favor. She also helped to tend to the sick when disease spread throughout the community.

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Name three things Pearl creates out of seaweed while playing along the shore.

She makes a scarf, a headdress, and an "A" out of seaweed.

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What does the Black Man symbolize in The Scarlet Letter?

The black man is a euphemism for Satan: Hester considers the scarlet letter A to be the black man's mark. He is a symbol of evil. Chillingworth is associated with Satan. 
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In chapter 16, why does Hester plan to meet Dimmesdale in the forest?
No one will see them together, and his reputation will not be tarnished. The townspeople will still think highly of him.
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What does Chillingworth tell Hester his opinion is on the council removing her scarlet letter?
Chillingworth said he would push for the scarlet letter to be removed as soon as possible.
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How has Hester's position in the community changed over the past seven years?

While Hester was once treated as a pariah, the town now admired her because the shock of her sin had worn off. Hester never argued her place in society or showed animosity towards the community. She never begged, and instead worked for everything she and Pearl had.

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What is Hester's initial but unrealistic hope when Pearl inquires into the meaning and purpose of the scarlet letter?
Hester hopes that Pearl is old enough to know the truth about her life and the scarlet letter, and that they could become closer over this truth.
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What does the forest symbolize in The Scarlet Letter?

It symbolizes the unknown. It is outside of the town. It is unruly. The town is ruled by law and religion; the forest is a place of passion and emotion. It can also be dangerous. It cannot be controlled.