Question

8. In "The Minister's Black Veil," why might Mr. Hooper, on his deathbed, claim that everyone wears a black veil (lines 454–455)?

A. He wants to foster suspicion and fear.
B. He believes that no one is completely innocent of sin.
C. He realizes that none of his parishioners are going to heaven.
D. He thinks everyone mourns his tragic death.

Answer 1

He thinks everyone mourns his tragic death.

Explanation: Black is asscoiated with death and mourning. This is why he thinks everyone mourns his tragic death.