10 questions
Who was the first person to be hanged during the Salem Witch Trials?
Bridget Bishop
Sara Good
Abigail Williams
Ann Putnam
Who was Tituba?
The daughter of Reverend Parris
The first person to be hanged for witchcraft in Salem
A slave
Owner of a tavern
How was Giles Corey killed?
He was hanged
He was "pressed"
He was drowned
He was burned at the stake
In total, how many people were hanged for witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials?
None
4
12
19
Who was the only girl who later "apologized" for the part she played in accusing people during the Trials?
Betty Parris
Abigail Williams
Tituba
Ann Putnam
Who finally ended the Salem Witch Trials?
Ann Putnam
Reverend Parris
The Governor
The President
What type of evidence was allowed during the Salem Witch Trials?
Only scientific
Only the information from the accuser
Only biblical evidence
Spectral Evidence
How old was Abigail Williams?
7
11
16
29
What did the first three women accused of witchcraft have in common?
They did not conform to the standards of their community.
They were all slaves within the community.
They were all practicing witchcraft
They were all business owners
What reasons are most plausible for the cause of the hysteria?
Ergot Poisoning
Political/Economic Rivalry
Spectral Evidence
Bored Children