Chapter 19: “The Child at the Brookside”

1. What does Pearl represent to both Dimmesdale and Hester? Pg. _____

2. How does Pearl react when she sees her mother? Why does she react this way? Pg. _____

3. What is Pearl’s reaction to Dimmesdale? Pg. _____

The Scarlet Letter Chapter 20: “The Minister in a Maze”

1. Why do Hester and Dimmesdale choose to go to Europe rather than remain in America? Pg. ____

2. How will Hester, Dimmesdale, and Pearl be able to board the ship secretly? Pg. _____

3. Why does Dimmesdale consider it fortunate that the ship is not to sail for four days? Pg. ____

4. What strange power has come over Dimmesdale as he makes his way back home? Pg. ____

5. What does Dimmesdale think his encounter with Mistress Hibbins proves? Pg. ____

6. What does Chillingworth realize he has become now to Dimmesdale? Pg. _____

Chapter 21: “The New England Holiday”

1. How is Pearl dressed on this day? Pg. _____

2. What have the crowds of people gathered in the market-place to witness? Pg. _____

3. Why does Pearl say Dimmesdale is a “strange, sad man”? Pg. _____

4. What news does the master of the ship have for Hester? Pg. _____

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5. Describe the image of Chillingworth that ends this chapter. Pg. _____

The Scarlet Letter Chapter 22: “The Procession”

1. Who were the first three groups to pass by in the procession? Pg. _____

2. What is particularly noticeable about Dimmesdale’s manner as he walks in the procession? Pg. _____

3. Where does Hester stand during Dimmesdale’s sermon in the church? Pg. _____

4. Describe Dimmesdale’s “vocal organ” (voice). Pg. ____

5. Besides worrying about Chillingworth, to what other “trial” was Hester subjected? Pg. _____

Chapter 23: “The Revelation of the Scarlet Letter” and Chapter 24 “Conclusion”
1. What do the people say about Dimmesdale’s sermon? Pg. _____

2. How do the townspeople interpret the “sad undertone” of Dimmesdale’s sermon? Pg. _____

3. How has Dimmesdale’s appearance changed since he delivered his sermon? Pg. _____

4. How does Pearl react to Dimmesdale’s recognition of her? Pg. _____

5. What does Chillingworth say in response to this? Pg. _____

6. According to Chillingworth, what is the one place Dimmesdale could have escaped him? Pg. _____

7. What happens when Pearl kisses Dimmesdale? Pg. _____

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8. What were some of the explanations as to what happened on the scaffold that day? Pg. _____

9. According to the author, what moral/lesson can be learned from Dimmesdale’s story? Pg. _____

10. What happens to Roger Chillingworth? Pg. _____

11. What was his last act of kindness? Pg. _____

12. What becomes of Hester? Pg. _____

13. What becomes of Pearl? Pg. _____

14. Who comes to Hester for counseling? Pg. _____

15. Even after Hester’s death, what still remains? Pg. _____

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