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Hawthorne's ancestors are associated with what historical American event ?
Correct answer: A. History of puritans
- A. History of puritans
- B. History of slavery
- C. Transcendentalism
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Hawthorne's ancestors were prominent Puritans connected with the Salem witch trials, a history that influenced his treatment of inherited guilt in works such as The Scarlet Letter. Thus the Puritan-history option is the closest match.
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