American Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is the first chapter of The Scarlet Letter called?

The Market Place
The Prison Door
The Custom House
The Founder of the Town

The correct answer is: The Prison Door

The first chapter is titled "The Prison Door" because it introduces the reader to the setting of the novel, which is a Puritan colony that has strict laws and punishments for those who break them. The chapter begins with a description of a prison door, which symbolizes the harsh and unforgiving nature of the town. The other options, while they may seem plausible, do not accurately capture the tone and themes of the first chapter. "The Market Place" and "The Custom House" have a more lively and bustling connotation, while "The Founder of the Town" does not accurately reflect the main focus of the chapter. Therefore, these options can be ruled out as incorrect.