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Grade 10 Historical Fiction
How does Mistress Hibbins view her exclusion from society?
  1. She is bitter and resentful
  2. She embraces it and revels in her outsider status
  3. She is indifferent
  4. She is hopeful for acceptance
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does the forest symbolize in this chapter?
  1. Danger and sin
  2. Freedom and happiness
  3. Mystery and darkness
  4. Peace and tranquility
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does Pearl want Hester to do while they rest in the forest?
  1. Sing a song
  2. Tell a story
  3. Pick flowers
  4. Pray
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does Pearl associate the scarlet letter with?
  1. A mark of shame
  2. The Black Man’s mark
  3. A symbol of love
  4. A badge of honor
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does Hester fear might interfere with her meeting with Dimmesdale?
  1. The townspeople
  2. Roger Chillingworth
  3. Pearl
  4. The weather
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
Why does Hester bring Pearl with her to the forest?
  1. She has no one to leave her with
  2. Pearl wanted to come
  3. Pearl needs to meet Dimmesdale
  4. It is a family outing
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
Where does Pearl think Dimmesdale has been “marked”?
  1. His eyes
  2. His heart
  3. His mouth
  4. His hands
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does the forest represent for Hester and Dimmesdale?
  1. A place of sin
  2. A place of judgment
  3. A place of freedom
  4. A place of punishment
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What story does Pearl ask Hester to tell her?
  1. Cinderella
  2. Cain and Abel
  3. The Black Man
  4. Young Goodman Brown
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does Hester suggest they do to escape their situation?
  1. Confess their sins publicly
  2. Leave the town together
  3. Confront Chillingworth
  4. Pray for forgiveness
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does Dimmesdale call Hester in this chapter?
  1. His better angel
  2. His savior
  3. His tormentor
  4. His guide
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
How does Dimmesdale feel after deciding to leave with Hester?
  1. Anxious and fearful
  2. Joyful and hopeful
  3. Angry and resentful
  4. ndifferent and detached
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does Hester do with the scarlet letter in this chapter?
  1. She burns it
  2. She throws it into the stream
  3. She hides it in the forest
  4. She gives it to Dimmesdale
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does Hester decide she must do after her conversation with Chillingworth?
  1. What does Hester decide she must do after her conversation with Chillingworth?
  2. Reveal Chillingworth’s true identity
  3. Confess her sins publicly
  4. Protect Dimmesdale from Chillingworth
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does Hester say about the past?
  1. It should be remembered
  2. It is gone and should not be lingered upon
  3. It defines their future
  4. It is a source of strength
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does Hester realize about Pearl’s understanding of the scarlet letter?
  1. Pearl fully understands its meaning
  2. Pearl is too young to understand
  3. Pearl has an intuitive grasp of its significance
  4. Pearl is indifferent to it
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does Dimmesdale fear about his plan with Hester?
  1. It will be discovered by Chillingworth
  2. It will fail and they will be caught
  3. It will lead to more suffering
  4. It will be condemned by the church
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does Dimmesdale fear most about leaving with Hester?
  1. Being caught by the townspeople
  2. Losing his faith
  3. Facing God’s judgment
  4. Being alone with his guilt
Grade 10 Historical Fiction
What does Pearl associate the scarlet letter with?
  1. A symbol of love
  2. A mark of beauty
  3. The minister’s hand over his heart
  4. A sign of wealth
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