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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Great Burning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the rector and Josiah get into a fight outside Unwin's house?
(a) Anna's father is digging a grave while the patient is recovering.
(b) The rector says her father's work is unsatisfactory.
(c) The rector insults Anna's father without cause.
(d) Anna's father is digging a grave for the rector.

2. Why does Anna run home after the altercation with her father?
(a) She hears that someone survived the plague.
(b) Someone tells her that her house is on fire.
(c) She is humiliated and scrubs herself clean.
(d) She feels lightheaded and needs to lie down.

3. What does Anna take from the Hadfields to help her sleep?
(a) Chamomile.
(b) Sage tea.
(c) Poppy.
(d) Valerian.

4. Why is Elinor looking through the Gowdies' herbs?
(a) She is actually looking for Anys's book of spells.
(b) She is looking for more poppy.
(c) To see if she can find things that will strengthen the healthy against the plague.
(d) She is burning the herbs because they are witchcraft.

5. Why is Anna crying in the rectory kitchen?
(a) Anna is crying for her father.
(b) Anna is crying because she is in love with the rector.
(c) Anna is crying for all the dead children.
(d) Anna is crying for Elinor's unborn child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elinor do when Anna agrees to go along with the rector's plan?

2. What deal does Anna make with her father in return for his service digging graves?

3. Why does the name of the rector's horse cause a stir in the village?

4. What does the crowd do to the accused witch?

5. What does Anna see when she wakes up and goes outside after her substance-induced sleep?

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