SparkNotes: The Scarlet Letter: Chapters 21-22 Quiz: Quick Quiz

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Who does Mistress Hibbins suggest is Pearl’s real father?

Chillingworth
The Devil
Dimmesdale
Jesus Christ

The Scarlet Letter

Chapters 21-22 Quiz

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What does the sailor tell Hester that upsets her?

2 of 5
Why is the town gathered in the marketplace?

3 of 5
Why is Hester disturbed by Dimmesdale’s apparent vitality?

4 of 5
Where does Hester go to listen to Dimmesdale’s sermon?

5 of 5
Who does Mistress Hibbins suggest is Pearl’s real father?

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1 of 5 What does the sailor tell Hester that upsets her?

2 of 5 Why is the town gathered in the marketplace?

3 of 5 Why is Hester disturbed by Dimmesdale’s apparent vitality?

4 of 5 Where does Hester go to listen to Dimmesdale’s sermon?

5 of 5 Who does Mistress Hibbins suggest is Pearl’s real father?

The Scarlet Letter: Popular pages

NO FEAR No Fear The Scarlet Letter

CHARACTERS Character List

CHARACTERS Hester Prynne: Character Analysis

MAIN IDEAS Plot Analysis

MAIN IDEAS Is Hester Prynne a feminist?

QUOTES Quotes by Theme

MAIN IDEAS Themes

FURTHER STUDY Review Quiz

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1 of 5
What does the sailor tell Hester that upsets her?

2 of 5
Why is the town gathered in the marketplace?

3 of 5
Why is Hester disturbed by Dimmesdale’s apparent vitality?

4 of 5
Where does Hester go to listen to Dimmesdale’s sermon?

5 of 5
Who does Mistress Hibbins suggest is Pearl’s real father?