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The Scarlet Letter
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Did Hester ever love Chillingworth?
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Who accompanies Hester's husband when he first appears on the outskirts of the crowd?
A British sailor
His dog
His Native American captor
His minister friend
2
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What does Hester do at the close of Reverend Wilson's sermon on sin?
Faint
Breaks down weeping
Get led back to the prison
Ask for forgiveness
3
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Why does Hester at first refuse medicine from her husband?
She fears it is poisoned.
She prefers to suffer.
She doesn't like the taste.
She wants to save it for her child.
4
of 5
Why does Chillingworth want to remain in Boston?
He feels there is still a chance to salvage his marriage.
He wants to open a clinic.
He wants to seek revenge on Hester's lover.
He wants to torment Hester.
5
of 5
After leaving England, what event delays Chillingworth's arrival in Boston?
He is captured by Indians.
He is shipwrecked.
His services are requested in another colony.
He falls ill.
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