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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are those individuals called who are against the rule of the king in the colonies?
(a) Anti-royalists.
(b) Democrats.
(c) Puritans.
(d) Libertarians.

2. What is Kit's response when William proposes?
(a) She says yes right away.
(b) She says no right away.
(c) She says nothing and runs away.
(d) She admits that she is still unsure

3. In response to the new governor, what are some of the colonists calling for?
(a) A petition to be signed stating they do not want the governor.
(b) A peaceful protest.
(c) An armed rebellion.
(d) A week of fasting.

4. Who comes to the Woods' house to help with Mercy in Chapter 17?
(a) John Holbrook.
(b) The governor.
(c) Dr. Bulkeley.
(d) Hannah.

5. Who is there to comfort Judith when there is no news of John Holbrook's fate as a militiaman?
(a) William.
(b) Kit.
(c) Peter.
(d) Mr. Rogers.

6. What author does Kit discover Nat enjoys reading?
(a) Poe.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Wadworth.
(d) Shelley.

7. What does Nat insist on doing after dinner at Hannah's?
(a) Playing a game of cards.
(b) Having dessert.
(c) Reading out loud.
(d) Walking Kit home.

8. Why do the townspeople come to Matthew's door saying they are going to get Hannah?
(a) Because they saw her being a witch.
(b) Because they think she has caused the fever.
(c) Because they need someone to pick on.
(d) Because they think she is in league with the enemy.

9. When the Dolphin is back in port, what does Nat bring back for Hannah?
(a) Some cloth.
(b) A puppy.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A new basket.

10. When Matthew initially hears of the townspeople trying to go after Hannah, how does he respond?
(a) He tells them to do what they think is best, but he will not join.
(b) He tries to dissuade them.
(c) He decides to join them.
(d) He is too worried about his daughter to care.

11. Why does Prudence's mother think of her?
(a) That she can do anything she puts her mind to.
(b) That she is the smartest girl.
(c) That she is too stupid to learn to read.
(d) That she can learn if she tries and works hard.

12. What crimes is Kit charged with at her trial?
(a) Helping a witch escape.
(b) Bringing fever down on the children.
(c) Playing make-believe with children.
(d) Dealing with Satan.

13. When Kit arrives at her aunt's house, what disturbing news does she hear about John Holbrook?
(a) He has joined the militia to fight the Indians.
(b) He has decided that he too loves Kit.
(c) He has started working for the new governor.
(d) He has given up school to be a sailor.

14. How does the first snowfall of winter affect Kit?
(a) It makes her sad.
(b) She thinks it makes everything ugly.
(c) It makes her angry that she lives in the snow.
(d) She is fascinated by it.

15. It is summer; what little anonymous gift has Kit been receiving?
(a) Pretty pebbles.
(b) Drawings.
(c) Paper dolls.
(d) Flowers.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the settlers get together to husk the corn?

2. Where do Kit and Prudence decide to hide the hornbook?

3. Who is left out again from the corn-husking festivities?

4. What about autumn enchants Kit?

5. What animal do the townspeople think Hannah has turned herself into in order to escape?

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