Question

which event described in chapter 1 of the scarlet letter takes place as the story begins?officials lock the jail door.a rose bush is planted.a crowd gathers at the jail.puritans visit the cemetery.

Explanation:

Chapter 1 of The Scarlet Letter opens with a gathering of townspeople outside the Boston jail, anticipating the emergence of Hester Prynne. The other events are not the opening action of the story.

Answer:

A crowd gathers at the jail.