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Quiz about Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne
Quiz about Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne

Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne Trivia Quiz


Here are ten questions on the works of one of America's great authors, Nathaniel Hawthorne. Most of the questions deal with Hawthorne's short stories.

A multiple-choice quiz by fja0485. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
fja0485
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
91,809
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
713
Last 3 plays: Guest 51 (1/10), Guest 106 (3/10), Guest 122 (2/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following is the title for Hawthorne's introduction to his novel "The Scarlet Letter"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In "Young Goodman Brown", who is the first character to address the old traveler as "the Devil"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In "The Ambitious Guest", where does the young man say he is going after he settles for the evening at the lodge? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the minister's name in "The Minister's Black Veil"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What book did Hawthorne dedicate to his friend, former President Franklin Pierce? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In "Ethan Brand", what is left in Bartram's kiln at the end of the story? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In "My Kinsman, Major Molineux", after Robin's kinsman passes through town in disgrace, the townspeople laugh. How does Robin react? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In "Roger Malvin's Burial", what does Reuben leave near Roger's body to mark the place so he can find his way back? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which short story features Aylmer and Georgiana? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In which short story does Hawthorne describe a woman wearing a scarlet "A" as punishment for adultery? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following is the title for Hawthorne's introduction to his novel "The Scarlet Letter"?

Answer: The Custom House

One reason why Hawthorne added "The Custom House" as an introduction to his novel was because he feared that the novel itself would not be enough to hold the attention of readers.
2. In "Young Goodman Brown", who is the first character to address the old traveler as "the Devil"?

Answer: Goody Cloyse

This often-anthologized short story features some classic allegorical elements, such as characters who represent values. Brown's wife, for instance, is named Faith.
3. In "The Ambitious Guest", where does the young man say he is going after he settles for the evening at the lodge?

Answer: Burlington, Vermont

"The Ambitious Guest" is a tale in which the evil or adversary is the power of natural forces.
4. What is the minister's name in "The Minister's Black Veil"?

Answer: Hooper

Parson Hooper is the main character of mystery in the story. The other choices are names from other Hawthorne short works.
5. What book did Hawthorne dedicate to his friend, former President Franklin Pierce?

Answer: Our Old Home

Hawthorne was a loyal friend to Pierce, even after Pierce had become very unpopular due to his political weaknesses. Hawthorne gave a copy of "Our Old Home" to Emerson to add to his personal library, and as the story goes, Emerson refused to add it to his collection until he tore out the dedication page.
6. In "Ethan Brand", what is left in Bartram's kiln at the end of the story?

Answer: skeleton with a heart of lime

"Ethan Brand" was an 1850 publication, and many literary critics believe that the character was an inspiration for Melville's Ahab.
7. In "My Kinsman, Major Molineux", after Robin's kinsman passes through town in disgrace, the townspeople laugh. How does Robin react?

Answer: joins them in laughter

This 1832 short story has been studied from many angles, including analysis from the historical and psychological perspectives.
8. In "Roger Malvin's Burial", what does Reuben leave near Roger's body to mark the place so he can find his way back?

Answer: a handkerchief that had been used as a bandage

While "Roger Malvin's Burial" is easily analyzed from a historical perspective, it also creates a world in which a lie leads to further moral confusion and finally to retribution.
9. Which short story features Aylmer and Georgiana?

Answer: The Birthmark

"The Birthmark" was an 1843 publication. It illustrates how tragedy can result from mankind's attempt to assume God-like power.
10. In which short story does Hawthorne describe a woman wearing a scarlet "A" as punishment for adultery?

Answer: Endicott and the Red Cross

As Endicott marches into Salem with his band of men, he notices several people being punished for deeds and beliefs deemed incorrect. One of those being punished is a woman wearing a scarlet "A", which of course brings to mind Hester in Hawthorne's novel The Scarlet Letter. "Endicott and the Red Cross" was published in 1838; "The Scarlet Letter" had an 1850 publication date.
Source: Author fja0485

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