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Setting
Symbolism
Symbolism and Plot
Plot and Characters
Characters
100
The story takes place in:
Boston
100
“It may serve, let us hope, to symbolize some sweet moral blossom that may be found along the track or relieve the darkening close of a tale of human frailty and sorrow” refers to:
a rose
100
Which best describes the symbolic meaning of the name Pearl?
of great price
100

When Chillingworth suggests that Hester remove her letter, she says:

When the time comes, it will fall off

100

Whose most serious sin is that he allows his mind to become overpowered by a desire for revenge

Chillingworth

200

Where will Hester and Dimmesdale go?

Europe

200
In the course of the story, the scarlet letter is interpreted in as three different 'A' words. What are they?
Adulterer Angel Able
200
To Dimmesdale, the “A” means:
A reminder of hidden sin
200

Why does Hester not tell Pearl the truth?

protect her - it's an emotional burden her child should not carry

200

Chillingworth’s real reason for not revealing his true identity was that he:

Would be better able to discover Hester’s partner in sin

300

Hawthorne suggests in Chapter 1 that when each community was settled, two portions of the soil were allotted to:

A Cemetery and A Prison

300
The forest, as opposed to the community, represented _______________ to Hester and Arthur
freedom
300
Which character best embodies the freedom and innocence of nature?
Pearl
300
Dimmesdale speaks to Hester during the first scaffold scene to convince her to:
Identify Pearl's father
300
Hester’s most memorable quality is her:
Strength
400

What is the time period of The Scarlet Letter?

1600s - 1642-1649

400
Either Pearl or Hester suggests that Hester wears the A for what reason? (There a three-- name one)
Possible answers: - It is because the A is so beautifully embroidered - The A means that Hester is the devil’s woman - Hester wears it for the same reason that Dimmesdale holds his hand over his heart
400
How long has Hester’s husband been away from her ?
2 years
400

Dimmesdale’s frail physical appearance is as a result of what?

guilt

400

In his conversation with Chillingworth, Dimmesdale suggests that men have a valid reason to bury secrets in their hearts and not confess. He argues that:

Only God can judge sin

500

How does the physical setting reflect on the Puritan society?

sin, harsh judgment of punishment

500
Truth is revealed throughout the novel by the:
Full brightness of the noonday sun
500
How does the town view Dimmesdale as he grows physically weaker?
With even greater respect
500
How does Hester usually answer Pearl’s questions about the A?
She ignores the question and changes the subject
500
What is considered Dimmesdale's most serious sin?
That he does not acknowledge Pearl as his child.