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The Scarlet Letter
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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The Custom-House: Introductory
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Hester Prynne
Roger Chillingworth
Arthur Dimmesdale
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The Custom-House
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Chs. 15 – 16
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Chs. 21 – 22
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Chapters 21-22 Quiz
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Chapters 21-22 Quiz
1
of 5
What does the sailor tell Hester that upsets her?
The ship to Europe is being delayed.
Chillingworth is joining them on the journey.
Dimmesdale has decided not to join them.
The ship is infested with rats.
2
of 5
Why is the town gathered in the marketplace?
To elect a new town council
To commemorate the anniversary of Hester's public exposure
To celebrate the new governor
To publicly shame another citizen
3
of 5
Why is Hester disturbed by Dimmesdale's apparent vitality?
It makes him seem distant to her.
She fears he might inadvertently expose himself.
She worries that it will enrage Chillingworth.
Dimmesdale might make himself more sick.
4
of 5
Where does Hester go to listen to Dimmesdale's sermon?
The back of the church
The scaffold
The front pew
She doesn't listen to his sermon
5
of 5
Who does Mistress Hibbins suggest is Pearl's real father?
Chillingworth
The Devil
Dimmesdale
Jesus Christ
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