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The Scarlet Letter
Chapters 19-20 Quick Quiz

The Scarlet Letter

by: Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Chapters 19-20 Quick Quiz

1 of 5
Why does Pearl wash off Dimmesdale’s kiss?

He smells funny.
She is afraid of him.
He refuses to acknowledge her in public.
He is a stranger.

2 of 5
Why doesn’t Pearl recognize Hester?

Hester has flowers in her hair.
Hester is wearing a mask.
Pearl is pretending not to know who she is.
Hester is not wearing the scarlet letter.

3 of 5
How does Dimmesdale react to the idea of running away with Hester?

He is afraid God will punish them both.
He becomes suspicious of everyone he meets.
He is hardly able to contain his excitement.
He becomes melancholy at the thought of leaving his home.

4 of 5
What does Dimmesdale do after leaving Hester in the forest?

Speaks blasphemously to two ministers he meets on the street
Discusses the immorality of man with a sad old woman
Whispers depraved things to a young maiden
Rewrites his Election Day sermon

5 of 5
What does Mistress Hibbins accuse Dimmesdale of?

Fathering Hester’s child
Consulting with the Black Man
Not truly believing in God
Lying to his congregation

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