The Scarlet Letter, Part 2 Answers

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Read the excerpt spoken by the man who takes the name of Roger Chillingworth from Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter.“Let, therefore, thy husband be to the world as one already dead, and of whom no tidings shall ever come. Recognize me not, by word, by sign, by look! Breathe not the secret above all, to the man thou wottest of. Shouldst thou fail me in this, beware!”Which character trait of Roger Chillingworth does Hawthorne develop in the excerpt?

A
a tender nature
B
a disorganized nature
C
a manipulative nature
D
a foolish nature
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Which statement from Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter best explains Roger Chillingworth’s disinterest in seeking revenge on Hester?

A
“We have wronged each other.”
B
“Thou hast kept the secret of thy paramour.”
C
“What should ail me to harm this misbegotten and miserable babe?”
D
“The child is yours,—and she is none of mine,—neither will she recognize my voice or aspect as a father’s.”
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What is most likely required of a young man to be perceived as highly educated during the time period in which "The Adventure of the Mysterious Stranger" takes place?

A
He needs to attend Carnival in the city of Venice in Italy.
B
He needs to establish important social connections with people of influence.
C
He needs to study the behavior of others to appreciate the human condition.
D
He needs to travel in order to be exposed to art, music, and culture.
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What is most likely required of a young man to be perceived as highly educated during the time period in which "The Adventure of the Mysterious Stranger" takes place?

A
He needs to attend Carnival in the city of Venice in Italy.
B
He needs to establish important social connections with people of influence.
C
He needs to study the behavior of others to appreciate the human condition.
D
He needs to travel in order to be exposed to art, music, and culture.

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