THE SCARLET LETTER  REVIEW QUESTIONS             

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CHAPTER XIII (13)

1. How old is Pearl in this chapter?
2. Over the years, how have the townspeople changed their opinion of Hester? What has caused the change in their opinion? (Use quotes whenever possible to support your answer)
3. What was the new meaning of the letter A?
4. How did Hester’s appearance change? (Again… embed quotes into your answer whenever possible)
5. On what issue did Hester begin to second-guess herself?

CHAPTER XIV (14)

1. Why does Hester stop to talk with Roger while Pearl is playing with shells at the edge of the water?
2. Why does Roger believe that Dimmesdale’s debt to him has been increased despite the fact that Roger has  been mentally torturing the minister for several years?
3. Does Hester experience any guilt associated with the reverend’s torment by Roger?