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The Scarlet Letter, Part 2 Answers

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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?

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
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Based on Hawthorne’s description in Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter, which word best describes Master Dimmesdale?

A
kind
B
honorable
C
cowardly
D
cruel
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Based on Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter, in the time period in which Hester lived, a crime such as hers would bring dishonor to

A
only herself.
B
herself and her child.
C
herself, her husband, and her child.
D
herself and her husband.
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In Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter, how does the magistracy’s act of marking Hester Prynne with a scarlet letter serve to maintain its power in the community?

A
People in the community are outraged by the magistracy’s act.
B
People in the community fear becoming similarly shamed.
C
People in the community sympathize with Hester Prynne.
D
People in the community are moved by the magistracy’s tenderness of heart.
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In Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter, what does Hester Prynne mean when she states, “It is too deeply branded. Ye cannot take it off,” with respect to the scarlet letter on her breast?

A
Hester means that she does not want the letter removed from her breast because she is proud to wear it.
B
Hester means that she has already been marked with shame for life whether she wears the letter or not.
C
Hester means that she would rather wear the letter on her breast than obey the laws of her community.
D
Hester means that she doesn’t care one way or another whether she has to wear the letter.
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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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In Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter, which best describes the magistracy’s main goal with respect to the punishment it delivers to Hester Prynne for her crime?

A
public humiliation and ostracism
B
removal from all interaction with others
C
the delivery of physical pain
D
a life of servitude to pay for her sins
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In Chapter 4 of The Scarlet Letter, Hester Prynne and the majority of the settlers see themselves as

A
less knowledgeable
B
more simple
C
less powerful
D
more civilized
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Read the excerpt relating to Mr. Dimmesdale from Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter.The young pastor’s voice was tremulously sweet, rich, deep, and broken. The feeling that it so evidently manifested, rather than the direct purport of the words, caused it to vibrate within all hearts, and brought listeners into one accord of sympathy.Based on the excerpt, which best explains why Mr. Dimmesdale’s speech to Hester Prynne is so moving to the audience?

A
Mr. Dimmesdale is able to charm the audience with a voice that rings out clearly and brightly as if singing the melody of a song.
B
Mr. Dimmesdale speaks with such a measure of authority that people cannot help but be captivated by the force of his words.
C
There is a depth of intense emotion underlying the words Mr. Dimmesdale speaks, as if he cannot control the feelings he is experiencing.
D
There is a detached rationality underlying the words Mr. Dimmesdale speaks, as if he is an expert in matters of the heart.
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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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