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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Anna walk through the orchard instead of the road on her way home?
(a) She doesn't want to meet people on the road.
(b) She wants to pick some apples for herself.
(c) The orchard is faster.
(d) The road is dark and dangerous.

2. What does the rector refer to the plague as?
(a) A "curse for the ages".
(b) A "venom of the blood".
(c) A "natural selection".
(d) A "challenge of faith".

3. Who comes and stops the mob during the witch frenzy?
(a) Anna Frith.
(b) Michael Mompellion.
(c) Elinor Mompellion.
(d) Anys Gowdie.

4. What is the main argument of the rector's sermon after the scene at the old mine?
(a) That those who are well should flee to a healthy village.
(b) That there is no hope; they will all die together in the village.
(c) That the village should stay and contain the plague.
(d) That God is punishing them for their sins.

5. Who is Anna referring to in this sentence? "She was a shrewd woman, in spite of all her superstitious fancies."
(a) Elinor Mompellion.
(b) Her stepmother.
(c) Anys Gowdie.
(d) Mary Hadfield.

6. What rank is Henry Bradford?
(a) Rector.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Colonel.
(d) General.

7. How does Anys help Jamie when he is sick?
(a) Anys sings to Jamie until he falls asleep.
(b) Anys performs witchcraft to cure Jamie of the plague.
(c) Anys rubs Jamie with salve to cool him down.
(d) Anys gives Jamie water when he needs it.

8. What is different about the young Martin girl?
(a) She is very Puritan and stern.
(b) She lacks common sense.
(c) She is very smart.
(d) She is very vivacious.

9. What does Anna try to give Maggie to make her feel better when Maggie comes back?
(a) Mutton broth.
(b) Advice for her problems.
(c) A place to stay.
(d) Money for the medicine.

10. What method is used to save the first accused witch's life?
(a) Prayer.
(b) CPR.
(c) Shock therapy.
(d) No method.

11. Who comes to talk to the Bradfords while they are packing?
(a) Elinor Mompellion.
(b) Mary Hadfield.
(c) Sam Frith.
(d) Rector Mompellion.

12. Where does Maggie Cantwell go after the Bradfords throw her out?
(a) To Canterbury.
(b) To Anna's house.
(c) To Blackwell.
(d) With the Bradfords.

13. Who acknowledges Anna's presence and offers their condolences at the Bradfords' dinner party?
(a) The Londoner.
(b) Mrs. Mompellion.
(c) Colonel Bradford.
(d) The rector.

14. What relationship did Anys and George have?
(a) Business.
(b) A romantic relationship; he wanted to marry Anys.
(c) A romantic relationship, though he was in love with Anna.
(d) Friendship.

15. What condition is Maggie in when Anna leaves the tavern and sees her?
(a) She is even better; her medicine has cured a child.
(b) She has worsened; the plague has ravaged her body.
(c) She is in despair; no one will let her stay with them.
(d) She has worsened, and appears to have had another stroke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comes from London for Mr. Viccars?

2. What does Anna feed the horse?

3. What is the name of the rector's horse?

4. What does the rector tell Anna to say to the visitor demanding to see him?

5. Why does the rector grab Anna's arm when she reaches for the Bible?

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