2: what did the indians present at the holiday festivities assume about hester?

The indians assumed Hester Prynne was an important person of high dignity. They believed that because of a golden embroidered scarlett letter she wore. That showed how simple the indians were and for that reason the English puritans thought they were ridiculous and savage.

these conditions long with a short growing season made farming difficult.

explanation:

the north has a climate of warm summers and snowy cold winters. the terrain is rocky, hilly, and not good for farming.

answer; the period of time known as the middle ages;