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QuizMultiple Choice

The Scarlet Letter, Part 2

Question 10 • CREDIT RE-SEAT MNPS English Language Arts III IC S1 26-27

Based on Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter, what do the circumstances of Hester Prynne’s life reveal about the time period in which she lives?

Answer
A
A woman was not allowed to speak in her own defense.
B
A woman could be elected to represent a community.
C
A woman could not be put to death for breaking a law.
D
A woman was considered to be the property of her husband.