THE SCARLET LETTER  REVIEW QUESTIONS             

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Chapter XIX (19)

1. According to Reverend Dimmesdale, how do children usually behave when they are near him?
2. In this chapter Pearl “burst into a fit of passion, gesticulating violently and throwing her small figure into the most extravagant contortions.” Why does she do this?

3)      The minister’s responds to Pearl’s behavior by saying to Hester, “I pray you… if thou hast any means of pacifying the child, do it forthwith!” What does Hester do to mollify Pearl?

4)      How does Pearl mock her mother?

5)      How does Pearl respond when Reverend Dimmesdale gives her a kiss?

Chapter XX (20)

1. Where do Hester and Reverend Dimmesdale decide to go away together? When do they plan to leave?
2. What was strange about Reverend Dimmesdale’s behavior as he walked back to town after his meeting with Hester in the woods?
3. Why does Reverend Dimmesdale stay up all night before the Election Day holiday?