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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. Why doesn't any of the murderous mob get prosecuted for their actions?
(a) There is no one to prosecute; they have all died of the plague.
(b) The justice of the peace will not come near a village with witches in it.
(c) The justice of the peace has the plague as well.
(d) The justice of the peace will not come to the village for fear of the plague.

2. What altercation does Anna get into with her father at the tavern?
(a) Anna's father denounces her.
(b) Anna calls her father a drunken idiot.
(c) Anna accuses her father of murdering her mother.
(d) Her father insults the rector's plan; Anna retorts.

3. What are Mary and Anna doing at the Hadfield residence in the chapter 'Rat-Fall'?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Washing clothes.
(c) Butchering a hog.
(d) Chopping wood.

4. How did Sam die?
(a) From the plague.
(b) In a mining accident.
(c) In a riding accident.
(d) From the flu.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anna say they should not give Mary during her labor?

2. Who is Maggie Cantwell?

3. Who is the mob beating near the old mine?

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

5. What does Anna feed the horse?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who becomes a lodger at Anna's house? What is his trade?

3. What defense does Anys employ when being accused of witchcraft? Why do you think she does this?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How is Mr. Viccars different from Sam?

10. What is Mem's condition after the incident with the crowd? Who takes care of her?

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