American Literature CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Who wrote the novel “The Scarlet Letter”?

1. Nathaniel Hawthorne

2. Herman Melville

3. Henry David Thoreau

4. Mark Twain

The correct answer is: Nathaniel Hawthorne

Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote the novel "The Scarlet Letter." This novel is considered one of his greatest works and is often taught in schools. Choice B, Herman Melville, is known for writing the novel "Moby Dick." Choice C, Henry David Thoreau, wrote the book "Walden." Choice D, Mark Twain, is known for his novels "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Although all of these authors are notable and have contributed greatly to American literature, Nathaniel Hawthorne is the correct answer for "The Scarlet Letter."