10 questions on plot, characters, and themes. Free to take, so you can see exactly what to review before class.
1. What crime did Colonel Pyncheon commit to obtain the land for the House of the Seven Gables?
2. Why does Hepzibah open a cent-shop in her family home?
3. What is Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon's true reason for wanting to find Clifford?
4. How does Judge Pyncheon die?
5. What does Phoebe accomplish during her time at the House of the Seven Gables?
6. What is Holgrave's secret identity?
7. How does Clifford's character reflect the theme of inherited suffering?
8. What does the hidden Pyncheon fortune turn out to be?
9. What does Holgrave's choice to marry Phoebe rather than seek revenge suggest about breaking cycles of guilt?
10. What does Hepzibah's pride represent in the novel?
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How this guide is built
This guide is built from the original text to help you get oriented fast. It is designed for recall, paper planning, and getting unstuck, but it is still a paraphrased guide, not a substitute for the reading itself. Double-check anything important before you turn in formal work.
