Scarlet Letter - recap

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The Scarlet Letter

Recap lesson

Are there any questions about the book in general?

Name a major theme

How long did Hester have to stand on the platform?

1. Two hours
2. Three days
3. Two days
4. Three hours

Who is Pearl's father?

1. Roger Chillingworth
2. Arthur Dimmesdale
3. Reverend Wilson
4. Governor Bellingham

Why was Hester's husband missing?

1. He was lost at sea
2. He was kidnapped by Native Americans
3. He married someone else
4. He left Hester

Where is the story set?

1. Boston
2. Philadelphia
3. Chicago
4. New York

What kind of flower grows near the prison?

1. Tulip
2. Daisy
3. Iris
4. Rose

A is for Adultery. What, according to the villagers, does it also stand for?

1. Awesome
2. Actress
3. Able
4. Awkward

Who write the novel?

1. Nathan Hawkes
2. Nathaniel Hawthorne
3. Neil Diamond
4. Nathaniel Hawk

Where did Nathaniel Hawthorne work?

1. A church
2. A bank
3. A custom house
4. A prison

Hester is really good at

1. Lying
2. Embroidery
3. Sewing
4. Drawing

Who dies at the end of the novel?

1. Pearl
2. Hester
3. Dimmesdale
4. No one

Do you still have any other questions about the book/test?

For the test:

- Know who's who

- Know the major plot lines

- Focus on themes and symbols 

- Know a bit about the author (name + reason for writing)

- Study your notes!!!

For now:

Prepare for the book test by:

- Reading

- Discussing the novel with your classmates

- Asking any remaining questions

- Using the SparkNotes page