3.16 “the birthmark” checkpoint quiz 1. the birthmark reveals the romantic era skepticism of a. nature b. science c. history d. memory 2. georgina allegorically represent all of the following except: a. idealized feminine beauty b. idealized wife personality c. strongly women who defy conventional marriage roles d. spiritual innocence 3. how does the hand-sharpen birthmark symbolically change in the story? a. it changes from a mark of individuality and beauty to self-hatred and sin b. it changes from light pink to deep red as georgianna ages c. it changes from scorn and ridicule to admiration and hope b. it does not change throughout the story 4. what is aylmer’s flaw? a. he is in love with another woman b. he is a terrible doctor c. he thinks that he is more powerful than the natural world d. he thinks that aging should be stopped 5. which is a main theme of the birthmark? a. marriage is unwise b. love conquers all c. man cannot perfect nature d. science can improve the lives of mankind