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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. Who does Colonel Bradford insult during this interaction with the rector?
(a) Maggie Cantwell.
(b) Rector Mompellion and his wife.
(c) Anna and her sons.
(d) Anys and Mem Gowdie.

2. Who is Maggie Cantwell?
(a) A cook for the Bradford family.
(b) A witch.
(c) Anna's sister.
(d) George Viccars' wife.

3. What evidence does Mary Hadfield have to accuse the victim of witchcraft?
(a) Mary says the herbs she gave her killed her son Edward.
(b) Mary says she saw the witch floating in the water.
(c) Mary says she saw the witch on her broom.
(d) Mary says she whispered a curse on her son Edward.

4. Why does Maggie Cantwell come for Anna's help?
(a) She has traveled to the village to help Anna, and needs a place to stay.
(b) She has come looking for George.
(c) She is accused of being a witch and needs somewhere to hide.
(d) The Bradfords are leaving; she needs help getting her things.

5. What is Maggie's condition when she returns to the village after leaving the Bradfords?
(a) She is stricken with the plague.
(b) It appears she had a stroke; she is unable to control one side of her body.
(c) She is happy; she has found a cure for the plague.
(d) She is healthy, but no one will take her in.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Edward Cooper after he plays in the wood pile?

3. What is George Viccars' trade?

4. What relationship did Anys and George have?

5. Who comes to Anna's door looking for lodging?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anna do at the Bradfords'? How does she unwittingly cause a stir?

2. What is Anna ashamed of in her relationship with Anys? How has this changed?

3. Why does Anna go to the tavern? Is she able to get what she needs?

4. What happens to Edward Cooper? What soon befalls Anna's child? How does this effect Anna?

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

6. What was the relationship between Anys and George? How does Anna react to this?

7. Why does Maggie come to Anna for help? Where does Maggie draw the line in accepting aid from Anna?

8. How does Anna help Mary Daniel? Whose knowledge and strength does she use to help her through this task?

9. What do the children find in the woodpile? How is this dangerous?

10. How is Mr. Viccars different from Sam?

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