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 Overview Quiz

In eNotes' The Scarlet Letter Overview Quiz find ten essential questions on Hawthorne's classic novel, covering characters, plot details, setting and more to help you in your review.

  1. What does Chillingworth say would be the best vengeance?

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  2. Why does Hester name her daughter "Pearl"?

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  3. What additional punishment must Hester endure following her imprisonment?

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  4. What is the only thing of beauty at the prison?

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  5. What startling claim does Pearl make?

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  6. What power does Hester imagine the letter has given her?

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  7. What vow does Dr. Prynne (now known as Roger Chillingworth) make?

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  8. What skill brings Hester fame?

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  9. Who does Hester say fathered her daughter?

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  10. Why has Hester's husband been away?

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