The Scarlet Letter Begin Instructions Requirements Knowledge of

The Scarlet Letter Begin

Instructions Requirements Knowledge of The Scarlet Letter Pen /Pencil Paper Up to 3 players Whoever “rings the buzzer” (decided on how that’s done by the players) gets to answer the question. For each correct answer, that player gets ONE point. No penalties for wrong answers. Keep track of points on the paper. Continue

What was the predominant plant outside of the jail? Rose Bush Dogwood Apple Tree Burdock

You Were Right! The plant that stood out in front of the jail was a rose bush as it was large, and represented hope. Continue

You Were Wrong The plant that stood out in front of the jail was a rose bush as it was large, and represented hope. Continue

What was on the chest of the woman on the pillory? A Bird Her Name The Letter "A" The Letter "S"

You Were Right! The woman had the letter A on her chest because she committed the sin of adultery. Continue

You Were Wrong The woman had the letter A on her chest because she committed the sin of adultery. Continue

Who visits Hester in jail? Hester's Husband Hester's Killer Hester's Father The Town Mayor

You Were Right! The man visiting Hester in her jail cell is Roger Chillingworth, her husband, and also the new village doctor. Continue

You Were Wrong The answer was Hester's husband. His name is Roger Chillingworth and he is also the new town doctor. Continue

Hester's free! She lives in a ____ on the edge of town. Tent Mansion 3 -Bedroom House Cottage

You Were Right! Hester lives in a small cottage on the ocean near the edge of town. Continue

You Were Wrong Hester could not afford to live in anything but a simple, small cottage. Continue

What is wrong with Hester's letter? It isn't clear enough to be read. It is too small. It is too ornate for Puritan culture. Her husband disapproves of her sewing it.

You Were Right! The A was just too fancy for the simple Puritans. Continue

You Were Wrong Hester’s A was made of a vibrant red material, and embroidered with gold thread, which was against the Puritan standard of simplicity. Continue

What is Hester’s job in the town? Seamstress Maid Jailer Servant to the Governor

You Were Right! Hester is a seamstress for everyone in the town but brides, as they thought that Hester’s sin might curse the marriage. Continue

You Were Wrong Hester was prided on he wonderful sewing abilities, so she created clothes for everyone in the town except the brides as they thought that Hester’s sin might curse the marriage Continue

Pearl, Hester’s baby girl, seems to be always focused on what? Nature The Sky Reverend Dimmesdale Hester’s Letter

You Were Right! Pearl always seems to have an admiration of Hester’s token, which is a burden because Pearl is a constant reminder of her sin. Continue

You Were Wrong Pearl seems to always be admiring Hester’s A, which is a constant reminder of her sin. Continue

Pearl was asked how she was made, she said she was: Dropped by a stork A gift from God Plucked from a rose bush A product of Hester and Dimmesdale

You Were Right! Pearl had an obsession with roses that day. Her response nearly got her taken away from Hester, too! Continue

You Were Wrong Pearl told the government officials that she was plucked from a rose bush instead of the response they wanted, which was that she was a child of God. Continue

Mistress Hibbins was thought to be a: Nun Witch Demon Mother of 6

You Were Right! People told stories of Hibbins flying in the sky with her other witch friends. People were crazy. Continue

You Were Wrong Mistress Hibbins was supposedly seen every night flying through the air, making her a witch. Continue

Which of these names did Wilson not say Pearl should be called? Ruby Coral Red Rose Cherry

You Were Right! Wilson said that Pearl should be called ruby, Coral, or Red Rose, but not Cherry. Continue

You Were Wrong Wilson said that Pearl should be called ruby, Coral, or Red Rose because she was the result of Hester’s sin. Continue

Chillingworth was called what by the author, Nathaniel Hawthorne? Quack Leech Doc Fraud

You Were Right! The title of chapter 9 was “The Leech. ” Continue

You Were Wrong Chapter 9 was titled “The Leech, ” referencing Chillingworth, as Leech was a slang term for a doctor. Continue

Why did Chillingworth become Dimmesdale’s doctor? To find out who Pearl’s father is To help him in his time of need To make a quick buck Dimmesdale offered him a prestigious job.

You Were Right! Chillingworth had a suspicion, and acted on it. Continue

You Were Wrong Chillingworth had a suspicion about Dimmesdale, and became his physician to further investigate. Continue

Where did Dimmesdale imagine an A when him, Hester, and Pearl were standing on the pillory? On his chest On Pearl’s dress In the sky Being held up by a crowd

You Were Right! There was a meteor shower that night, and he believed the meteors formed an A. Continue

You Were Wrong There was a meteor shower that night, and he believed the meteors formed an A in the sky above as a sign from God. Continue

Why did Hester go to the forest with Pearl? To enjoy the day To confer with “The Black Man” To meet Dimmesdale That’s the only thing Pearl would do

You Were Right! Hester wanted to finally confront Dimmesdale about Pearl, and they ended up making a plan to go to Europe. Continue

You Were Wrong Hester went to the forest to finally confront Dimmesdale about Pearl, and they ended up making a plan to go to Europe. Continue

Dimmesdale is ecstatic to give his sermon on what holiday? Christmas Easter Election Day Lord’s Day

You Were Right! Dimmesdale was going to be in New England just long enough to give the speech of his life at the election day sermon. Continue

You Were Wrong Dimmesdale was going to be in New England just long enough to give the speech of his life at the election day sermon. Continue

Which two characters die within one year of the sermon? Dimmesdale and Chillingworth Dimmesdale and Hester and Pearl Chillingworth and Hester

You Were Right! Dimmesdale dies the day of his sermon, and Chillingworth dies within a year of it. Continue

You Were Wrong Dimmesdale dies the day of his sermon, and Chillingworth dies within a year of it. Continue

Last Question (Maybe) How many players? 1 2 3

Congratulations! You’ve just completed The Scarlet Letter game! Since it was just you, hopefully this helped you brush up on your knowledge of the book!