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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who carries Mr. Viccars' body downstairs?
(a) Jamie.
(b) The rector.
(c) Anna.
(d) Sam.

2. Who came back with Maggie when she returned to the village?
(a) A doctor.
(b) Nobody.
(c) A relative.
(d) Brand.

3. Who comes to the rectory demanding to see the rector, saying that their influence in the village is not to be ignored?
(a) Elizabeth Bradford.
(b) Aphra.
(c) Mrs. Mompellion.
(d) Michael Mompellion.

4. Why does Anna happen to be in the field where the crowd gathers?
(a) The rector wants to meet her there.
(b) She goes there to think about Sam.
(c) She is tending to her sheep.
(d) She hears there is a witch in the village and runs to meet them.

5. Who is Thomas Stanley?
(a) A miner.
(b) The justice of the peace.
(c) A well respected doctor.
(d) The former parson of the village parish.

6. What does Mr. Viccars give to Anna?
(a) A toy for Jamie.
(b) A dress he made for her.
(c) A book.
(d) A loaf of bread.

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

8. What is the narrator's name?
(a) Mel.
(b) Anna.
(c) Anys.
(d) Mary.

9. What does the Londoner tell the other diners during the Bradfords' dinner party?
(a) How to fertilize their crops better.
(b) About the current political situation.
(c) Religious news.
(d) About the plague in London.

10. What is the crowd told to do after they realize what they've done?
(a) Burn the witch.
(b) Pray that God will forgive their actions.
(c) Pray that God will protect them from more witches.
(d) Flee the village.

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

12. What happens to Edward Cooper after he plays in the wood pile?
(a) He goes into a coma.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He only has a fever, and follows the doctor's orders.
(d) He dies.

13. What is the rector's attitude as he begins his sermon after the scene at the old mine?
(a) Sad.
(b) Angry.
(c) Serene.
(d) Distraught.

14. What is in the silk bag that Elinor brings for Jamie?
(a) Flowers.
(b) A dried toad.
(c) Potpourri.
(d) Toys.

15. Who comes to rescue the first accused witch?
(a) Elinor Mompellion.
(b) Michael Mompellion.
(c) Anys Gowdie.
(d) Anna Frith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What method is used to save the first accused witch's life?

2. What was strange about the autumn?

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

4. What does Mr. Mompellion say the villages with the plague should do?

5. How does Jamie help Anna in the field?

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