The Minister's Black Veil

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why does Mr. Hooper's sudden adoption of a black veil make his congregation uneasy?

They think he means them harm.

It reminds them of his sinfulness.

They think he's had a terrible accident.

They have no explanation.

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

After the end of the first service on the first Sunday Mr. Hooper wears the veil what happens?

They all quickly adjust to his appearance.

Mr. Hooper goes directly home instead of greeting people.

No one wants to walk beside him or invite him to dinner.

Two of the children start to laugh at the strange sight.

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

After permanently adopting the black veil, what does Mr. Hooper do?

He ignores his responsibilities as a minister.

He tends to his congregations with his usual care.

He accuses his congregation of terrible sins.

He frequently weeps and flies into rage.

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who are the only people who call for Mr. Hooper's assistance?

Little children.

The family of a young woman who has died.

People who are facing imminent death.

The family of Hooper's fiance.

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What happens when Mr. Hooper says all people must be prepared for their veils to be removed?

The corpse is heard to make a sound.

The parishioners final understand the meaning of the veil.

He astonishes everyone by removing his veil.

No one fully understands what he means.

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why is this story a parable?

The characters are fictitious.

It is based on a Bible story.

The lesson is plainly stated at the end.

Moral themes are crucially important.

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The reader can understand what from Elizabeth's talk with Mr. Hooper?

Mr. Hooper wants to call off the engagement.

Mr. Hooper is doomed to be lonely.

Elizabeth understands why Mr. Hooper wears the veil.

Elizabeth rejects him only because she's worried of scandal.

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is a symbol?

A musical instrument.

Something that stands on its own and represents something else.

It's always a flag.

Something people do.

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

According to Mr. Hooper, the veil is a symbol of what?

How people are reluctant to see the world clearly.

How people are constantly aware of death's approach.

How people try to alter their physical appearance.

How people hide their innermost selves.

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why does Mr. Hooper choose his symbolic act of looking physically different from others?

To represent him as a prisoner of something shared by all.

To reveal how he is more sinful than other people.

To protect him from other people's sin.

To highlight his role as an agent of holiness.

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why does Nathaniel Hawthorne make Mr. Hooper a minister and not a banker, a teacher, or a merchant?

A minister might not be suspected of having inner secrets.

Ministers might be more thoughtful and realize his condition.

As a spiritual leader, a minister might carry more authority.

All are correct.

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Of what is the veil made?

Satin

Linen cloth

Crepe paper

Charred leather

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Hooper is not invited to dinner following his sermon.

False

True

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Elizabeth continues her relationship with Hooper even though he won't remove the veil.

True

False

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Children flee in terror from Hooper during his life.

True

False

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Hooper decides to take the veil off just before he dies.

True

False

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