The Scarlet Letter

by

Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Scarlet Letter: Chapter 22 Quiz 4 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 22. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does Dimmesdale's remote, energetic appearance in the procession of officials affect Hester?
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She begins to fear that the bond they felt in the forest was an illusion
She becomes more excited about the prospect of running away together
She resents the admiration Dimmesdale receives from the townspeople
She feels like she understands Dimmesdale better than she did in the forest
What does Mistress Hibbins suggest about Hester and Dimmesdale?
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They are both servants of the Black Man
They are faithful Puritans
They are planning to leave the town
They are secretly married
Who does Mistress Hibbens say is Pearl's father?
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The devil
Chillingworth
Dimmesdale
The governor
What is significant about the "Indian's" belief that Hester's scarlet letter is a mark of distinction among her people?
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It illustrates the Puritans' religious influence on other societies
It reflects the letter's universal meaning across cultures
It highlights that the letter is not inherently a badge of shame
It reveals Hester's true social standing among the Puritans