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The 17th Century (1600s)
In what century is the story of Hester Prynne set in?
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Who is Pearl
Who is Pearl"Come away or yonder old Black Man will catch you! He hath got hold of the minister already!"
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The Native Americans
Before he appeared in Boston, who had Chillingworth been living with?
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A suit of armor
In what item does Hester see her reflection in the governor's mansion?
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By running away to Europe
How do Hester and Dimmesdale plan to escape?
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Amsterdam
Where did Hester and her husband live before coming to America?
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Who is Dimmesdale
"...it must needs be better for the sufferer to be free to show his pain...than to cover it all up in his heart."
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Whipping, Fasting, Holding Vigils
What method did Dimmesdale use to punish himself?
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The wild rosebush
Indicates that beauty and independence can blossom among dreariness and depression.
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Three hours
What is the length of time Hester and Pearl must stand on the scaffold?
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Boston
BostonIn what city do Hester and Pearl live?
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Who is Hester
"Had they taken her from me, I would willingly go with thee into the forest, and signed my name in the Black Man's book too..."
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She is executed for witchcraft
How does mistress Hibbins eventually die?
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A meteor
What natural even symbolizes Dimmesdale's and Governor Winthrop's virtue?
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An escape from society where societal rules do not apply
What does nature represent?
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In a cottage on the outskirts of Boston
Where, specifically, do Hester and Pearl live?
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Who is governor Bellingham
"'Canst thou tell me, my child, who made thee?"
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She is a seamstress
How does Hester support herself and Pearl?
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The Scarlet Letter
What mark can supposedly be seen on Dimmesdale's chest
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To conceal actions that would be forbidden during the day. Night is the time when inner selves can manifest themselves
What is the purpose of night?
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Able
AbleWhat does Hester's letter A eventually come to mean to the townspeople?
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Who is Chillingworth
"(Ugly weeds) grew out of his heart, and typify...some hideous secret that was buried with him."
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Hester has removed the Scarlet Letter
Why doesn't Pearl recognize her mother right away after Hester's forest meeting with Dimmesdale?
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Gray
What color of clothing does Hester always wear?
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1850
What year was The Scarlet Letter published?
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