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

Short Answer Questions

1. At sunrise, what does Tituba sacrifice?

2. What is the name of the poem in Chapter 8?

3. What is the result of the bath Tituba gives to Betsey?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Tituba forgive the Parris family? Why or why not?

2. What role does spirituality play in Conde's writing?

3. Describe Hester's thoughts about revenge.

4. Why does Tituba reject support from Elizabeth Proctor?

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

6. What does the historical note admit?

7. What role do mother-daughter relationships play in the text?

8. What topic does Scarboro discuss in the Afterword, and why?

9. What happens to John when Tituba is imprisoned?

10. Why was the group of Maroons bad for Tituba?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role revenge plays in Tituba's life. What role does revenge play in Christianity, according to Tituba's narration? Why is this ironic?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the defining role children play in Tituba's life. Consider the miscarriage she has as well as the role Betsey and Abigail play in her life.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Conde dismiss texts such as The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter?

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