Question

3. What escape does Hester plan for herself, Dimmesdale, and Pearl in Chapter 20 of The Scarlet Letter?

A. She arranges for them to return to England.
B. She has a house built for them in the woods of Maine where no one will find them.
C. Hester makes plans for them to move farther west.
D. Hester arranges for them to be married to escape their sin.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A.

She arranges for them to return to England. Hester makes arrangements with a ship setting sail in a few days, although as we know they will never get on that boat.

Answer 2

Dimmesdale and Hester have decided to go to Europe. Indeed, the latter offers more anonymity and it is relevant for the deteriorating health of Dimmesdale. Hester learned about the ship which is to depart for England and they plan to secure their place in there. The correct answer is A.