Give two details supporting each perspective that the minister is an innocent victim of others' fears or that he is a man driven to isolate himself, convinced of his own moral superiority. Which perspective is more compelling?

What is revealed in the story about Puritan religious beliefs, rules of behavior, and values and ideals?

What do you say are the real causes for the villagers' discomfort in the minister's presence based on the following passages: the first sighting of the minister (lines 34-39); parishioners' comments after services (lines 105-113); his arrival at the wedding (lines 147-152); the attempt to confront him (lines 190-197)?

With the passing time, what changes happen to Mr. Hooper's relationships?

As time goes by, how do Mr. Hooper's relationships change?

The minister is an ambiguous character: he can be seen as an innocent victim of others' fears or as a man driven to isolate himself, convinced of his own moral superiority. Identify at least two details that support each perspective. Which interpretation do you find more compelling? Give reasons for your answer.

Review the concept map you created as you read. Based on this information, what does the black veil represent? Explain your answer.

Identify Supporting Details What was a common element in the two key debates at the convention-one regarding representation in Congress and the other regarding slavery? Give details to support your answer.

Explain how the director uses a combination of visual techniques to create a specific mood. Provide supporting detail and commentary for the first technique. Then write supporting details for the other two techniques.

How does the diction, or word choice in the preceding few paragraphs help create a picture or a thirteen-year-old?

Give some typical parametrizations for lines, circles, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas. How might the parametrized curve differ from the graph of its Cartesian equation?

Mr. Hooper's wearing of the black veil leads to his estrangement from his congregation. Based on the following passages, what argument would you make about the real causes of the villagers' discomfort in the minister's presence?

• the first sighting of the minister (lines 34-39)
• parishioners' comments after services (lines 105-113)
• his arrival at the wedding (lines 147-152)
• the attempt to confront him (lines 190-197)

Hawthorn's critical portrayal of Puritan culture was inspired by what personal motives? How could Hawthorn's struggle with his own guilt be represented by Mr. Hooper?

Based on the contrasts between the seventh room and the rest of Prince Prospero's suite, what might the seventh room represent concerning its decorations (lines 44-48), its atmosphere (lines 56-60), its location (lines 104-105), what occurs there (lines 174-179)?