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The Scarlet Letter, Part 2 Answers

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What is the purpose of this minor, flat character?

A
to resolve the conflict
B
to carry out an action
C
to establish the societal conflict
31

Which of the following quotations supports the analysis of Hester Prynne as a courageous character?

A
“On the threshold of the prison-door, she repelled him, by an action marked with natural dignity and force of character, and stepped into the open air, as if by her own free-will.”
B
“When the young woman – the mother of this child – stood fully revealed before the crowd, it seemed to be her first impulse to clasp the infant closely to her bosom.”
C
“They were stern enough to look upon her death, had that been the sentence, without a murmur at its severity, but had none of the heartlessness of another social state, which would find only a theme for jest in an exhibition like the present.”
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What can be inferred about Dimmesdale based on his reaction to the request to speak to Hester in public? Check the two best answers..

A
He feels inadequate for the task.
B
He is eager to condemn Hester for her crime.
C
He is fearful of Hester’s response.
D
He desires to help Hester confess her sin.

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