Question
What did some members of the congregation speculate about the reason for Mr. Hooper wearing the veil?(1 point)
Responses
He was trying to make a fashion statement.
He was trying to make a fashion statement.
He was hiding a physical deformity.
He was hiding a physical deformity.
He was mourning a loss.
He was mourning a loss.
His eyes were weakened by the midnight lamp.
Responses
He was trying to make a fashion statement.
He was trying to make a fashion statement.
He was hiding a physical deformity.
He was hiding a physical deformity.
He was mourning a loss.
He was mourning a loss.
His eyes were weakened by the midnight lamp.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the context of Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story "The Minister's Black Veil," some members of the congregation speculated that Mr. Hooper was hiding a physical deformity. This speculation reflects their curiosity and misunderstanding regarding the reasons behind his choice to wear the veil.