"The Minister's Black Veil" Reading Check Flashcards
Where is this story set?
In the 1600s
What were the Salem witchcraft trials, and when did it happened?
At least twenty accused witches were executed;
1692
What is a sexton?
A person in charge of the maintenance of a church
Where is Milford?
Massachusetts
What does Goodman mean?
A title of respect similar to “Mister”
What is a parson?
A rector or vicar
What happened when Reverend Mr. Hooper arrived at the door of the Milford meetinghouse, or was at least near it?
The sexton stopped ringing the bells and people were questioning if it was really Mr. Hooper
Why were people amazed to see Mr. Hooper?
He was wearing a black veil
Describe Mr. Hooper.
-About thirty in age
-A gentlemanly person
-Was dressed cleanly for Church
Was Mr. Hooper to exchange pulpits with Parson Shute?
Yes;
But Shute had to excuse himself because he had to deliver a funeral sermon
What did the black veil not cover?
Mr. Hooper’s mouth and chin
In what manner was Mr. Hooper walking towards the meetinghouse?
Absent-mindedly;
He had a slow and quiet pace but still greeted others
How did the congregation react to Mr. Hooper’s black veil?
They did not like it;
Goodman Gray said he had gone mad, and an old woman said Mr. Hooper had changed himself just by hiding his face
Did Mr. Hooper notice the perturbation of his people?
No;
He entered almost noiselessly
Did Mr. Hooper notice the perturbation of his people?
No;
He entered almost noiselessly and bowed as he passed hs oldest parishioner
What did the vulnerable man (the oldest parishioner) do?
He did not really notice Mr. Hooper’s black veil until Mr. Hooper made his way into the pulpit
Did Mr. Hooper wear the black veil while he delivered his sermon?
Yes
How did Hawthorne personify the black veil?
He stated, “It threw its obscurity between him [Mr. Hooper] and the holy page]}
What was the rhetorical question in the story?
“Did he seek to hide it from the dread Being whom he was addressing?”
What does vulnerable mean?
Commanding respect
What does crape mean?
Piece of black cloth worn as a sign of mourning
How did Mr. Hooper usually preach?
He used “mild, persuasive influences”;
He wasn’t overtly passionate
How was Mr. Hooper’s preaching style different than from his usual style?
While it was marked by his usual characteristics of style and manner, there was something different about it;
The subject was more dark;
He references secret sins and sad mysteries;
It’s like he was calling out his audience on their sinful behaviors
How did Hawthorne use juxtaposition in his text?
“the most innocent girl, and the man of hardened beast”
