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Who is the author of The Scarlet Letter: A Romance?
Nathaniel Hawthorne
When was The Scarlet Letter: A Romance published?
1850
Where is The Scarlet Letter: A Romance set?
Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony
What is the punishment for Hester Prynne's adultery?
She is forced to wear a scarlet letter
What does the scarlet letter 'A' symbolize?
Adultery
What themes are explored in The Scarlet Letter: A Romance?
Legalism, sin, and guilt
How is The Scarlet Letter: A Romance described by D. H. Lawrence?
A perfect work of the American imagination
Who does Hester recognize in the crowd?
Her long-lost husband
What name does Hester's husband choose for himself?
Roger Chillingworth
Who demands to know the identity of Hester's child's father?
Roger Chillingworth
Where does Hester settle after her release from prison?
In a cottage at the edge of town
Who suspects that Dimmesdale's illness is the result of unconfessed guilt?
Roger Chillingworth
Where does Dimmesdale admit his guilt?
On the scaffold
Who does Hester recognize as the father of her child?
Arthur Dimmesdale
Which character in the story is described as the 'cheating minister'?
Dimmesdale
What does the scarlet letter represent for Hester?
Her past mistakes
What happens to Dimmesdale when he confesses his sin?
He dies in Hester's arms
Who sees a stigma in the form of a scarlet 'A' on Dimmesdale's chest?
Everyone who witnesses his confession
What does Hester contemplate doing with the scarlet letter?
Casting it off to obtain freedom
What is the major theme of 'The Scarlet Letter'?
The consequences of sin
What does Hawthorne describe as a space between materialism and 'dreaminess'?
The neutral territory
Which of the following is a theme explored in the text?
The contrast between nature and the Puritans
What does the embroidered scarlet 'A' symbolize in the text?
An invitation to find moral beauty
What does Chillingworth's misshapen body symbolize in the text?
The anger in his soul
Why was Prynne rejected by the villagers in the text?
She did not conform to the Puritans' rules and beliefs
What did Prynne believe about a person's earthly sins in the text?
They do not necessarily condemn them
How did Prynne's thinking change in the text?
She began to look at her sin differently
Why was Prynne alienated from Puritan society in the text?
Both in her physical life and spiritual life
What role did Hawthorne's publisher, James T. Fields, play in the publication of The Scarlet Letter?
He convinced Hawthorne to publish it alone
Who challenged James T. Fields' claims about the publication of The Scarlet Letter?
Hawthorne's wife, Sophia
Who is the author of The Red Badge of Courage?
Stephen Crane
What war does The Red Badge of Courage take place during?
American Civil War
What is the main character's name in The Red Badge of Courage?
Henry Fleming
What does Henry long for to counteract his cowardice?
A wound
What is the fictional battle in The Red Badge of Courage based on?
Battle of Chancellorsville
When was The Red Badge of Courage first published in full?
1895
What is The Red Badge of Courage known for in terms of style?
Realism
Which novel is considered Stephen Crane's most important work and a major American text?
The Red Badge of Courage
What inspired Stephen Crane to write The Red Badge of Courage?
His fascination with famous battles and military leaders
What themes does The Red Badge of Courage explore?
Courage, loyalty, and sacrifice
What was Stephen Crane's initial reception for The Red Badge of Courage?
Widespread acclaim
Which author and veteran initially criticized The Red Badge of Courage?
Ambrose Bierce
What is the protagonist of The Red Badge of Courage fleeing from?
Combat
What is notable about the portrayal of fear in The Red Badge of Courage?
It is realistic
Who held on to Crane's manuscript for six months without publication?
S. S. McClure
In which month did Crane complete the novel?
April
In which publication was an abbreviated version of Crane's story first serialized?
The Philadelphia Press
Who printed a version of the novel that was 5,000 words shorter than the original manuscript?
D. Appleton & Company
Who published a version of the novel based on Crane's original 1894 manuscript?
W. W. Norton & Company
What did Crane change the title of his manuscript to?
The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War
What did Crane's contract with Appleton stipulate about royalties?
He would not receive royalties from books sold in Great Britain
Why does Henry escape into a nearby forest after overhearing the general's announcement?
He is ashamed of his cowardice
What happens to Jim Conklin in the text?
He dies from his injury
Why does Henry decide to return to his regiment despite his shame?
He is motivated by his belief that his cowardice went unnoticed
What does the commanding officer say about Henry's regiment?
They have a lackluster reputation
What happens to Henry during the final battle?
He escapes injury and leads the regiment
What is the state of the soldiers during the rainy march?
They are despondent and muttering
Why does the youth smile at the end of the text?
He believes he has rid himself of the red sickness of battle
What does Henry contemplate doing with the scarlet letter?
Destroying it to erase his shame
What does the sultry nightmare refer to in the text?
The final battle
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