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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is George Viccars' trade?
(a) A priest.
(b) A miner.
(c) A journeyman tailor.
(d) A blacksmith.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Viccars give to Anna?

2. Who is integral to the rector's plan for the village?

3. Why is Anna embarrassed to see the rector when she is in the meadow with her children?

4. What question does Anna ask herself while sitting with Maggie?

5. Who is the rector walking with in the orchard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the rector's plan for the village? Describe it in as much detail as possible.

2. What do the Bradfords do after the sermon in the Chapter, "Venom in the Blood"? How is this related to class?

3. How does the relationship between Anna and George Viccars evolve?

4. Why does Anna go to Mary's house? How does Mary and Anna's job differ from that of Alexander's?

5. What does Anna do to try to stop the crowd during the witch frenzy? Is this effective?

6. What does George tell Anna to do with his possessions? Why do you think he tells her this?

7. What childhood memories are brought up to Anna as she helps Mary? How does this affect her?

8. How does Anna treat the visitor for the rector, who comes to the door? Why is this unusual?

9. Who tries to help Anna as she takes care of Jamie? What does each of these acts show?

10. What happens to Maggie Cantwell? What question arises in Anna as she thinks of Maggie and her father?

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