Scarlet Letter 13-18 study guide

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How old is Pearl at the start of chapter 13?

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How old is Pearl at the start of chapter 13?

7 years old

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What do the people say the "A" stands for now?

Able- because Hester has proven herself to be capable

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Hester is "Determined to redeem her error" involving Chillingworth's secret identity. What does she then do?

She tells Chillingworth that she is going to reveal his identity to Dimmesdale.

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4

Into what has the doctor trasformed himself?

The devil

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To whom does Chillingworth say Dimmesdale owes his life?

He says that Dimmesdale owes his life to Chillingworth

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Chillingworth says to Hester "A fiend! Who made me so?" What does Hester reply?

She feels guilty, saying it was her fault

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Hester watches the doctor depart, and what does she feel toward him?

Hatred

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Gazing at Pearl, Hester has a "morbid desire" to question her. What does she ask?

Does she know why her mother wears the letter?

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What is Pearl's response to this "morbid desire"?

She states that it is the same reason the minister keeps his hand over his heart.

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10

What does Hester learn "while attending in a sick chamber"?

She learns that Reverend Dimmesdale has been summoned to say a prayer. He was gone for a few days and is returning that afternoon.

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Hester tries to join Pearl in the sun. About whom does Pearl ask Hester?

The Black Man

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12

Whose footsteps are heard at the end of the chapter 16?

Dimmesdale's

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13

Hester and Dimmesdale break a seven year silence. They move to the shadow of the woods and speak casually. What does Dimmesdale ask Hester?

Has she found peace?

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14

What does Hester reveal about Roger Chillingworth?

He is her husband

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15

Whom does Dimmesdale blame and then forgive for keeping this secret?

Hester

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Hester urges the minister to leave town for the wilderness. What does she suggest at the very end of chapter 17?

She suggests that they leave together, and he can change his name.

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In chapter 18, what does the clergyman resolve to do?

He resolves to leave with Hester and Pearl.

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After Hester says "Let us not look back," what dramatic action does she take?

She throws off her scarlet letter

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After asking whether Hester thinks Pearl will "be glad to know" him, what does Dimmesdale admit having felt about Pearl?

Dimmesdale is afraid of Pearl.

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