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QuizMultiple Choice

The Scarlet Letter, Part 2

Question 10 • NC-English Language Arts 11

In Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter, which best describes Roger Chillingworth’s goal in knowing the identity of the father of Hester’s child?

Answer
A
to reveal the father’s name to the settler’s community
B
to stitch a letter of infamy on the father’s garment
C
to cause the father discomfort and internal distress
D
to see that the father is put to death for his alleged crime