Quiz #6: Chapters 22 - 24

1. Reflect on the following quotation. "God knows; and He is merciful! He hath proved his mercy most of all in my afflictions. By giving me this burning torture to bear upon my breast! By sending yonder dark and terrible old man, to keep the torture always at red-heat! By bringing me hither, to die this death of triumphant ignominy before the people! Had either of these agonies been wanting, I had been lost forever! Praised be his name! His will be done! Farewell!"

2. What happens to Pearl the moment she kisses her father on the scaffold.

3. What is significant about Hester’s burial? What symbolism do you see?