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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Tituba want revenge against?
(a) Men.
(b) White women.
(c) White slave owners.
(d) Christians.

2. What seems to play a significant role in Titiuba's life in Boston?
(a) Ambitious.
(b) Witchcraft.
(c) Children.
(d) Death.

3. What is Parris's first name?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Samuel.
(c) Andre.
(d) Smith.

4. Tituba claims that slaves viewed whites as which of the following?
(a) Humiliated.
(b) Meek.
(c) Subhuman.
(d) Clever.

5. How is Elizabeth related to Parris?
(a) She is Parris's sister.
(b) She is Parris's niece.
(c) She is Parris's daughter.
(d) She is Parris's wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Yaya claim to communicate with?

2. What defines Tituba's love for John Indian?

3. What is the name of the woman who claims to be acquainted with Yaya?

4. From what point of view is the novel told?

5. What does Tituba decide she wants to be a source of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What power does Tituba desire?

2. Who is Hester?

3. What does the historical note admit?

4. Why is Tituba wary about relationships?

5. What does love typically bring for Tituba?

6. What does an escapee say the reason is for the Salem Witch Trials?

7. How is Tituba's story parallel to Hester's story?

8. Describe the primary thematic concern in the text.

9. Why is a theme in the book 'the ambivalence of love'?

10. Describe Hester's thoughts about revenge.

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