The Scarlet Letter: Reading Comprehension

Question 1

What is a theme of The Scarlet Letter?

Accepted Answer

Sin, Isolation

Question 2

Why does Hester refuse to stop wearing the scarlet letter?

Accepted Answer

It has become a symbol of her identity and helps her keep her soul pure.

Question 3

How does Reverend Dimmesdale’s character change throughout the story?

Accepted Answer

He becomes unstable and ridden with guilt.

Question 4

What is the setting of The Scarlet Letter?

Accepted Answer

Puritan Boston

Question 5

The highlighted portion of the excerpt is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

Personification

Question 6

How does the author create dramatic irony through the character of Roger Chillingworth?

Accepted Answer

The audience knows his true identity, but others do not., Hester knows his true identity, but others do not.

Question 7

True or False: Hester chooses to make her own “A.”

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

The highlighted portion of the excerpt is an example of a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

Simile

Question 9

How do the townspeople regard the “A” differently as the plot progresses?

Accepted Answer

They try to change the meaning of it.

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