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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tituba is imprisoned, what does she notice about John Indian?

2. When does Tituba go on trial?

3. What does Tituba drop a knife on?

4. What name does Benjamin go by?

5. What does the epilogue discuss?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The description of the Boston home as dark and the Barbados home as airy and light serves to tell the reader more about Tituba. What does the reader learn about Tituba as a result of her descriptions of each of these homes?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the use of foreshadowing in the text. What does foreshadowing contribute? Does foreshadowing actually become useful in conveying a message to the reader, or is the foreshadowing usually caught in hindsight?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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