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The Witch of Blackbird Pond | Quiz

Elizabeth George Speare
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond | Quiz

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1)

What state seems to be taking longer accepting a governor appointed by the monarchy? (from Chapter 6)

Maine.
Virginia.
Massachusetts.
Connecticut.
2)

Who comes into town with reports from the militia? (from Chapter 20)

Matthew.
Two militiamen.
Nat.
The governor.
3)

What does William mention he is intending to build? (from Chapter 7)

A house for himself.
A new wagon.
A plantation.
A chicken coop.
4)

What does the author note in Chapter 6 that is a touchy subject in Wethersfield? (from Chapter 6)

War.
Finances.
Womens' rights.
Politics.
5)

What does Matthew think about the Assembly's land-concessions move? (from Chapter 7)

It does not matter to him because he already has land.
He thinks the idea is good but that the king should do it.
He supports it and thinks it will lessen the king's power.
He does not agree at all.
6)

How does Kit react to teaching the young children? (from Chapter 9)

She finds it quite dull.
She enjoys it.
She thinks it is too hard and would rather do manual labor.
She thinks it is better than nothing.
7)

How does the first snowfall of winter affect Kit? (from Chapter 20)

It makes her sad.
She thinks it makes everything ugly.
It makes her angry that she lives in the snow.
She is fascinated by it.
8)

What is Kit planning on selling to finance her leaving Wethersfield? (from Chapter 21)

Her shoes.
Her grandfather's watch.
Her dresses.
Her pearl earrings.
9)

What happens to Rachel's first son? (from Chapter 8)

He drowns in the marshy pond.
He runs away.
He gets lost in the nearby forest.
He dies of fever.
10)

In Chapter 7, what important responsibility has William recently been given? (from Chapter 7)

Lead choir singer.
Community organizer.
Viewer of Fences.
Builder of the new Meeting House.
11)

How does Nat speak to Kit when the Dolphin returns to Wethersfield? (from Chapter 14)

He speaks to her in a loving manner.
He is rather silly and joking.
He is very friendly.
He speaks to her sarcastically.
12)

Hannah is kind to Kit. What does she do that shows Kit kindness? (from Chapter 9)

All answers are correct.
Listens to her story and comforts her.
Gives her a nice meal.
Offers her a place to clean up.
13)

In Chapter 7, what do Mercy and Judith tell Kit when the guests are gone? (from Chapter 7)

That they like John more than William.
That William is preparing for marriage.
That they think William does not really like her anymore.
That they do not want her to marry William.
14)

Where does Nat think to take Hannah to keep her safe? (from Chapter 17)

To stay with his grandmother.
To a new colony called Florida.
To England.
On his boat to Barbados.
15)

Who is the monarch of England at the time Kit moves to the colonies? (from Chapter 6)

Queen Elizabeth.
King Edward.
King John.
King James.
16)

What does John think when he hears that Kit has been visiting Hannah? (from Chapter 13)

He disapproves and thinks Hannah is a witch.
He congratulates her on being so kind.
He confesses that he has been visiting her too.
He disapproves but thinks Hannah is a good person.
17)

When Matthew initially hears of the townspeople trying to go after Hannah, how does he respond? (from Chapter 17)

He tries to dissuade them.
He tells them to do what they think is best, but he will not join.
He decides to join them.
He is too worried about his daughter to care.
18)

How do Prudence and Hannah respond to each other? (from Chapter 11)

They tolerate each other.
They hate each other.
They take to each other immediately.
They are wary of each other and take a long time to grow on each other.
19)

How does Kit's trial end? (from Chapter 19)

She is officially labeled a witch.
She is acquitted of all charges.
She is sentenced to the stocks.
She is warmly apologized to by Mrs. Cruff and the community.
20)

What joyous event happens for the Woods in April? (from Chapter 21)

The first rain of the season.
The marriages of their two daughters.
Easter Sunday.
The birth of another child.
21)

Where is the school that Mercy teaches the young children? (from Chapter 8)

The town hall.
The schoolhouse.
The Meeting House.
The Woods' kitchen.
22)

What does Nat insist on doing after dinner at Hannah's? (from Chapter 12)

Walking Kit home.
Reading out loud.
Having dessert.
Playing a game of cards.
23)

What does Hannah do when she sees Kit crying in the Great Meadow? (from Chapter 9)

She starts crying too.
She does nothing but stare at Kit.
She goes out and invites Kit to her house.
She yells at Kit to go away.
24)

What is Kit's response when William proposes? (from Chapter 13)

She says no right away.
She says yes right away.
She admits that she is still unsure
She says nothing and runs away.
25)

What does William ask Matthew in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

For permission to court Kit.
For a place to stay.
For a job.
For permission to court Judith.
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