Illustration of the silhouetted image of Hester Prynne with a letter "A" on her clothes

The Scarlet Letter

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

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The Scarlet Letter Chapter 3 Quiz

Hester is keeping a secret that the townspeople are eager to hear. Meanwhile, Chillingworth has made a vow. Be sure you recall the secret, the vow, and more by taking the quiz over Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne from eNotes.

  1. Why had Hester's husband, Dr. Roger Chillingworth, been away for two years?

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  2. Who opposes forcing Hester to speak out?

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  3. What does Hester refuse to reveal?

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  4. What vow does Chillingworth make?

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  5. True or False: After her time on the scaffold, Hester is sent home with Pearl

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