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96443339ChillingworthWho is believed to be the black man?0
96443340Mistress HibbinsWho practices witchcraft?1
96443341PearlWho tosses burrs at the letter "A"?2
96443342Gov. BellinghamWho commissions a pair of gloves?3
96443343DimmesdaleWho lives with the physical and spirituall anguish of hidden guilt?4
96443344Hesterappoints herself a sister of mercy5
96443345Rev. WilsonWho prevails upon Dimmesdale to speak with Hester?6
96443346TrueT or F - Dimmesdale feels that vengefulness is worse than cowardice.7
96443347TrueT or F - The penalty for Adultery in Puritan Boston is death.8
96443348FalseT or F - Hester is overcome with guilt whenever she removes the scarlet letter.9
96443349Pearl's natureChillingworth believes he could identify Pearl's father by studying...10
96443350will suffer in shameChillingworth wants Hester to live so that she...11
96443351leaving with DimmesdaleHester believes that she can undo the past by...12
96443352mocking her motherPearl often amuses herself by...13
96443353breaking her promise to DimmesdaleAfter seeing Dimmesdale on the scaffold Hester decides to help him by...14
96443354to ask that Pearl not be taken awayWhy does Hester visit Gov. Bellingham?15
96443355to stop Dimmesdale's confessionWhy does Chillingworth climb on to the scaffold?16
96443356FalseT or F - Only Pearl knows why Dimmesdale holds his hand over his heart.17
96443357FalseT or F - Hester removes the scarlet letter whenever she is alone.18
96443358TrueT or F - Mistress Hibbins suspects Dimmesdale's guilt.19
96443359Essay question - Write a full page with specific details supporting your answerExplain where the responsibility lies for Dimmesdale's long suffering.20
96443360Essay question - Write a full page with specific details supporting your answerDiscuss the four different meanings attached to the letter "A" throughout the novel.21
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