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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. What about autumn enchants Kit?

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

3. Where does Nat think to take Hannah to keep her safe?

4. How does Matthew react when he learns that Kit has been visiting Hannah?

5. What does Prudence come to the courtroom to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does corn husking take place and what is done at a corn husking?

2. Why does Rachel give Kit a tart to take to Hannah?

3. How does Kit feel about fixing the roof with Nat?

4. How do Prudence's parents view her and treat her?

5. When Kit goes to the Dolphin to see Nat , what item does he ask her to take to Hannah and why can't he do it?

6. How do Kit and Nat help Hannah stay safe as the mob of angry townspeople come for her?

7. How does Matthew feel when he hears that Andros is now governor of Connecticut?

8. What decisions does Governor Andros come to in Chapter 15 regarding land? What are the settlers' feelings about this?

9. While at Hannah's house delivering her gift from Nat, what does Kit notice about Prudence and what does she decide to do for the girl?

10. What disturbance happens in Wethersfield on the night of All Hallows Eve?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please define conflict in the literary sense. Outline the main conflict in "The Witch at Blackbird Pond," and use at least three examples that support your view of what the main conflict is.

Essay Topic 2

Please define a static and dynamic character. Provide on example of each type of character from "The Witch of Blackbird Pond," explaining why he or she is static or dynamic.

Essay Topic 3

Explain what scapegoats are and what purpose they serve. Who becomes a scapegoat in this novel? What circumstances lead to them becoming a scapegoat and who is making them a scapegoat?

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