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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 did George tell Anna to do with his possessions?
(a) Burn them all.
(b) Bury them with him.
(c) Throw them away.
(d) Sell them.

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

3. What question does Anna ask herself while sitting with Maggie?
(a) Why a good person like Maggie cannot find a place to live.
(b) Why Maggie has to die of the plague; she always lived so healthfully.
(c) Why Maggie was able to save a child, but not hers.
(d) Why a good person like Maggie suffers while her father wastes away in his drunkenness.

4. How does Jamie help Anna in the field?
(a) He reaches inside and helps the ewe give birth.
(b) He doesn't help her.
(c) He watches his baby brother.
(d) He counts the lambs for Anna.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Colonel Bradford insult during this interaction with the rector?

2. Who is Jamie?

3. What do Anna and her children find in the field?

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

5. Who comes to rescue the first accused witch?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened in Blackwell? What is Maggie Cantwell's condition?

2. What does the rector say the plague-stricken villagers should do? How does this differ from the rest of the group?

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

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

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

6. What does Anna do to try to console the rector? How does he respond?

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

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

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

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

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