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The Scarlet Letter Begin
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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. Instructions Continue
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What was the predominant plant outside of the jail? Rose Bush Rose Bush Rose Bush Rose Bush Dogwood Apple Tree Apple Tree Apple Tree Apple Tree Burdock
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The plant that stood out in front of the jail was a rose bush as it was large, and represented hope. You Were Right! Continue
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The plant that stood out in front of the jail was a rose bush as it was large, and represented hope. You Were Wrong Continue
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What was on the chest of the woman on the pillory? A Bird A Bird A Bird A Bird Her Name Her Name Her Name Her Name The Letter "A" The Letter "A" The Letter "A" The Letter "A" The Letter "S" The Letter "S" The Letter "S" The Letter "S"
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The woman had the letter A on her chest because she committed the sin of adultery. You Were Right! Continue
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The woman had the letter A on her chest because she committed the sin of adultery. You Were Wrong Continue
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Who visits Hester in jail? Hester's Husband Hester's Husband Hester's Husband Hester's Husband Hester's Killer Hester's Killer Hester's Killer Hester's Killer Hester's Father Hester's Father Hester's Father Hester's Father The Town Mayor The Town Mayor The Town Mayor The Town Mayor
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The man visiting Hester in her jail cell is Roger Chillingworth, her husband, and also the new village doctor. You Were Right! Continue
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The answer was Hester's husband. His name is Roger Chillingworth and he is also the new town doctor. You Were Wrong Continue
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Hester's free! She lives in a ________ on the edge of town. Tent Mansion 3-Bedroom House 3-Bedroom House 3-Bedroom House 3-Bedroom House Cottage
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Hester lives in a small cottage on the ocean near the edge of town. You Were Right! Continue
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Hester could not afford to live in anything but a simple, small cottage. You Were Wrong Continue
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What is wrong with Hester's letter? It isn't clear enough to be read. It isn't clear enough to be read. It isn't clear enough to be read. It isn't clear enough to be read. It is too small. It is too small. It is too small. It is too small. It is too ornate for Puritan culture. It is too ornate for Puritan culture. It is too ornate for Puritan culture. It is too ornate for Puritan culture. Her husband disapproves of her sewing it. Her husband disapproves of her sewing it. Her husband disapproves of her sewing it. Her husband disapproves of her sewing it.
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The A was just too fancy for the simple Puritans. You Were Right! Continue
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Hester’s A was made of a vibrant red material, and embroidered with gold thread, which was against the Puritan standard of simplicity. You Were Wrong Continue
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What is Hester’s job in the town? Seamstress Maid Jailer Servant to the Governor Servant to the Governor Servant to the Governor Servant to the Governor
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Hester is a seamstress for everyone in the town but brides, as they thought that Hester’s sin might curse the marriage. You Were Right! Continue
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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 You Were Wrong Continue
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Pearl, Hester’s baby girl, seems to be always focused on what? Nature The Sky The Sky The Sky The Sky Reverend Dimmesdale Reverend Dimmesdale Reverend Dimmesdale Reverend Dimmesdale Hester’s Letter Hester’s Letter Hester’s Letter Hester’s Letter
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Pearl always seems to have an admiration of Hester’s token, which is a burden because Pearl is a constant reminder of her sin. You Were Right! Continue
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Pearl seems to always be admiring Hester’s A, which is a constant reminder of her sin. You Were Wrong Continue
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Pearl was asked how she was made, she said she was: Dropped by a stork Dropped by a stork Dropped by a stork Dropped by a stork A gift from God A gift from God A gift from God A gift from God Plucked from a rose bush Plucked from a rose bush Plucked from a rose bush Plucked from a rose bush A product of Hester and Dimmesdale A product of Hester and Dimmesdale A product of Hester and Dimmesdale A product of Hester and Dimmesdale
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Pearl had an obsession with roses that day. Her response nearly got her taken away from Hester, too! You Were Right! Continue
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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. You Were Wrong Continue
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Mistress Hibbins was thought to be a: Nun Witch Demon Mother of 6 Mother of 6 Mother of 6 Mother of 6
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People told stories of Hibbins flying in the sky with her other witch friends. People were crazy. You Were Right! Continue
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Mistress Hibbins was supposedly seen every night flying through the air, making her a witch. You Were Wrong Continue
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Which of these names did Wilson not say Pearl should be called? Ruby Coral Red Rose Red Rose Red Rose Red Rose Cherry
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Wilson said that Pearl should be called ruby, Coral, or Red Rose, but not Cherry. You Were Right! Continue
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Wilson said that Pearl should be called ruby, Coral, or Red Rose because she was the result of Hester’s sin. You Were Wrong Continue
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Chillingworth was called what by the author, Nathaniel Hawthorne? Quack Leech Doc Fraud
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The title of chapter 9 was “The Leech.” You Were Right! Continue
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Chapter 9 was titled “The Leech,” referencing Chillingworth, as Leech was a slang term for a doctor. You Were Wrong Continue
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Why did Chillingworth become Dimmesdale’s doctor? To find out who Pearl’s father is To find out who Pearl’s father is To find out who Pearl’s father is To find out who Pearl’s father is To help him in his time of need To help him in his time of need To help him in his time of need To help him in his time of need To make a quick buck To make a quick buck To make a quick buck To make a quick buck Dimmesdale offered him a prestigious job. Dimmesdale offered him a prestigious job. Dimmesdale offered him a prestigious job. Dimmesdale offered him a prestigious job.
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Chillingworth had a suspicion, and acted on it. You Were Right! Continue
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Chillingworth had a suspicion about Dimmesdale, and became his physician to further investigate. You Were Wrong Continue
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Where did Dimmesdale imagine an A when him, Hester, and Pearl were standing on the pillory? On his chest On his chest On his chest On his chest On Pearl’s dress On Pearl’s dress On Pearl’s dress On Pearl’s dress In the sky In the sky In the sky In the sky Being held up by a crowd Being held up by a crowd Being held up by a crowd Being held up by a crowd
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There was a meteor shower that night, and he believed the meteors formed an A. You Were Right! Continue
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There was a meteor shower that night, and he believed the meteors formed an A in the sky above as a sign from God. You Were Wrong Continue
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Why did Hester go to the forest with Pearl? To enjoy the day To enjoy the day To enjoy the day To enjoy the day To confer with “The Black Man” To confer with “The Black Man” To confer with “The Black Man” To confer with “The Black Man” To meet Dimmesdale To meet Dimmesdale To meet Dimmesdale To meet Dimmesdale That’s the only thing Pearl would do That’s the only thing Pearl would do That’s the only thing Pearl would do That’s the only thing Pearl would do
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Hester wanted to finally confront Dimmesdale about Pearl, and they ended up making a plan to go to Europe. You Were Right! Continue
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Hester went to the forest to finally confront Dimmesdale about Pearl, and they ended up making a plan to go to Europe. You Were Wrong Continue
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Dimmesdale is ecstatic to give his sermon on what holiday? Christmas Easter Election Day Election Day Election Day Election Day Lord’s Day Lord’s Day Lord’s Day Lord’s Day
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Dimmesdale was going to be in New England just long enough to give the speech of his life at the election day sermon. You Were Right! Continue
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Dimmesdale was going to be in New England just long enough to give the speech of his life at the election day sermon. You Were Wrong Continue
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Which two characters die within one year of the sermon? Dimmesdale and Chillingworth Dimmesdale and Chillingworth Dimmesdale and Chillingworth Dimmesdale and Chillingworth Dimmesdale and Hester Dimmesdale and Hester Dimmesdale and Hester Dimmesdale and Hester and Pearl Hester and Pearl Hester and Pearl Hester and Pearl Chillingworth and Hester Chillingworth and Hester Chillingworth and Hester Chillingworth and Hester
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Dimmesdale dies the day of his sermon, and Chillingworth dies within a year of it. You Were Right! Continue
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Dimmesdale dies the day of his sermon, and Chillingworth dies within a year of it. You Were Wrong Continue
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Last Question (Maybe) How many players? 1111 1111 3333 3333 2222 2222
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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!
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Two Players. Are you tied? Yes No
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Three Players. Is anyone tied? Yes No
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Tiebreaker Do rock-paper-scissors, and whoever wins best out of 3 wins the game! Continue
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Congratulations! You’ve won The Scarlet Letter game! Hopefully this helped you brush up on your knowledge of the book!
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