Scarlet Letter Chapter 9
1.The subject of the main clause in the sentence
beginning "If the latter possess native
sagacity . . . " (line 68) is
(A) "latter" (line 68)
(B) "he" (line 70)
(C) "revelations" (line 76)
(D) "qualifications" (line 80)
(E "soul" (line 83)
It could either be A or E
2. the narrator's use of the
terms "benevolent," "paternal," and
"reverential is to describe Chillingworth most likely represent
(A) his own perception of Chillingworth
(B) Dimmesdale's perception of Chillingworth
(C) the perception of both the narrator and the community
community
(D) the perception of the community
(E the perception of the town's "blooming damsels"
I think it is C.
3.The phrase "constantly with reach of his voice" becomes ominous in light
of which of the following phrases which
precede it?
I. "like a treasure-seeker in, a
dark cavern"
II. "doomed by his own choice"
III. "strongly moved to look into
the character and qualities of
the patient"
(A) I only
(B) I and II only
(C) II and III only
(D) I and III only
(E I, II, and III
I think its E.
4.The sentence "So the mister. . . defined as orthodox" reflects the paradox that
(A) That which is sensual can also be moral.
(B) That which is restrictive can also be comforting.
(C) That which is free can also be stifling.
(D) That which is fresh can also be chill.
(E) That which is liberal can also be orthodox.
I chose B
Can you help me? If its wrong or correct? If it is wrong can you help me find the write answer.
1 is "the latter," referring to the physician in the previous sentence. 2, you are correct. 3. E is correct. 4, I think, B is correct. I knew I should not have put The Scarlet Letter back in the bookcase! I'll watch for more questions from you, Amy.
1. The subject of the main clause in the sentence beginning "If the latter possess native sagacity . . . " (line 68) is (A) "latter" (line 68) - Correct.
2. The narrator's use of the terms "benevolent," "paternal," and "reverential" to describe Chillingworth most likely represents (B) Dimmesdale's perception of Chillingworth - Correct.
3. The phrase "constantly with reach of his voice" becomes ominous in light of which of the following phrases which precede it? (B) I and II only - Correct.
4. The sentence "So the mister. . . defined as orthodox" reflects the paradox that (B) That which is restrictive can also be comforting - Incorrect. The correct answer is (E) That which is liberal can also be orthodox.
Hope that helps!
1. The subject of the main clause in the sentence beginning "If the latter possess native sagacity..." is (A) "latter" (line 68). This is because the phrase "If the latter possess native sagacity" is a conditional clause and the subject of that clause is "latter," referring to a previously mentioned person or thing.
2. The narrator's use of the terms "benevolent," "paternal," and "reverential" to describe Chillingworth most likely represents (A) his own perception of Chillingworth. This is because the narrator is the one describing Chillingworth and using these terms to depict his perception of the character.
3. The phrase "constantly within reach of his voice" becomes ominous in light of which of the following phrases which precede it? The answer is (E) I, II, and III. All three phrases preceding it contribute to the increasing sense of foreboding or darkness, suggesting a sinister or ominous atmosphere.
4. The sentence "So the minister...defined as orthodox" reflects the paradox that (E) That which is liberal can also be orthodox. This is because the sentence suggests that the minister's actions or beliefs, which may seem liberal or unorthodox, are in fact being defined as orthodox by the community or society in which he lives.
Your answers are correct! Well done!
1. The subject of the main clause in the sentence beginning "If the latter possess native sagacity..." (line 68) is "latter" (line 68). You are correct that the subject could be either A ("latter") or E ("soul"), as both could be interpreted to fit the sentence. A careful reading of the context, however, indicates that "latter" refers to Chillingworth, while "soul" refers to Dimmesdale. So, in this case, A ("latter") is the correct answer.
2. The narrator's use of the terms "benevolent," "paternal," and "reverential" to describe Chillingworth most likely represents A (the narrator's own perception of Chillingworth). This is because the narrator is the one describing Chillingworth in these terms, so it is the narrator's perception that is being conveyed.
3. The phrase "constantly with reach of his voice" becomes ominous in light of which of the following phrases which precede it? In this case, the correct answer is D (I and III only), as both I ("like a treasure-seeker in a dark cavern") and III ("strongly moved to look into the character and qualities of the patient") provide ominous descriptions that foreshadow the negative implications of "constantly within reach of his voice." II ("doomed by his own choice") does not directly relate to the ominous nature of the phrase.
4. The sentence "So the mister... defined as orthodox" reflects the paradox that E ("That which is liberal can also be orthodox"). This is because the sentence is highlighting the contradiction between being called a "mister," which connotes a sense of liberal or progressive thinking, and also being defined as orthodox, which suggests adherence to traditional or conservative beliefs.
You are doing a great job! Keep up the good work in analyzing the text and finding the correct answers.