The Scarlet Letter

by

Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Scarlet Letter: Chapter 5 Quiz 3 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 5. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What does Hester do upon being released from prison?
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She moves back into her former house in Boston
She decides to go back to England with her daughter
She resolves to join a different Puritan community far from Boston
She moves into an abandoned cottage on the outskirts of town
What is one way in which the Puritans' interactions with Hester reveal their hypocrisy?
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They publically forgive Hester for her sin but still refuse to employ her as a seamstress
They refuse to forgive Hester for her sin or to associate with her in any way
They're willing to benefit from Hester's work as a seamstress while shunning her personally
They condemn Hester's work as a seamstress while asking for her help in other areas
What is one of the main reasons for Hester's increasing loneliness over the years?
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She misses the predictable routine of prison life
Pearl is a constant reminder of her sin
She is unable to find work as a seamstress
The townspeople treat her with pity