View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tituba call the hot water remedy she makes for Betsey?

2. How does John stop screaming fits of Betsey and Abigail?

3. In what century was Tituba on trial for witchcraft?

4. Who vows to Tituba to see her hanged?

5. Who claims to have wanted to speak to Tituba about her visions?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tituba describe Elizabeth Parris?

2. What foreshadowing occurs in Chapters 1 and 2?

3. Describe Christianity in Salem.

4. Describe the captain on the ship that takes Tituba back to Barbados.

5. How are derogatory words used to describe Tituba significant? Is it appropriate for Conde to include these racial slurs in the book?

6. Why does Tituba intentionally miscarry her child?

7. What is the climax of I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem?

8. What role does revenge play in Tituba's life?

9. What does love typically bring for Tituba?

10. What does the historical note admit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is Tituba passive or active? Give at least three examples of Tituba's activity or inactivity to demonstrate your argument.

Essay Topic 2

What purpose does the Afterword serve? How does it alter the reader's opinion? Make an argument for why the Afterword is necessary or expendable.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the climax of I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem. Why is this the climax? Why is this important for the reader to note?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 802 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample