"The Witch of Blackbird Pond" (Chapters 1-5)

1.

Multiple Choice

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Which is the setting of the story?

Salem, Massachusetts, 1692

Wethersfield, Connecticut Colony, 1687

Chicago, Illinois, 1776

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1701

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What negative effect occurred because Kit helped the little girl get her doll back?

Kit almost drowned.

The girl became frightened of Kit.

Kit's actions made the others suspicious of her, assumptions of being Kit being a witch.

The girl's mother become jealous of the attention.

3.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

John Holbrook was shocked that Kit's grandfather let her read:

plays

nursery rhymes

the Bible

political essays

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What did Nat warn Kit about when he left?

being rude to Matthew

being rude to Judith

being accused of laziness

being accused of witchcraft

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which character is known for her sweet nature?

Judith

Rachel

Kit

Mercy

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What happened to grandfather's money?

He left all of it to Kit and she foolish spent it.

His overseer stole it and Kit had to pay back her grandfather's debt.

It was left in a will to Matthew because women couldn't inherit money at that time.

It was all given to charity because grandfather was stronger believer in missionary work.

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why didn't Kit let her relatives know that she was coming?

She was afraid they would tell her not to come.

She didn't have any money to purchase a postage stamp.

She never learned how to write.

She thought it would be a wonderful surprise.

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the conflict of the novel?

A girl came to America to find a new life.

Judith needs to learn how to be nice to Kit.

Kit must learn how to keep her independent spirit without acting impulsively.

Mercy needs a good friend like Kit because she is sad and spends a lot of time alone.

9.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

What does the wolf symbolize at the end of chapter 4?

a new friendship

a chance to escape

robbers

danger or terror to come

10.

Multiple Choice

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Which act revealed a softer side of Matthew's personality?

He took Kit shopping for new clothes.

He allowed Mercy to keep the shawl.

He hired a servant for Rachel.

He let Judith date William.

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following statements BEST describes the Puritan community?

Very religious and friendly

Very educated and concerned about the poor

Very religious and strict

Very welcoming and progressive

12.

Multiple Choice

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What is the name of the ship captain's son who became Kit's "friend" aboard the ship?

John

William

Robert

Nat

13.

Multiple Choice

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What was the name of the ship?

The Mayflower

The Shark

The Dolphin

The Mermaid

14.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

Why did Goodwife Cruff believe that Kit was a witch?

She knew how to swim.

She was kind to the little girl.

She enjoyed being on the deck of the ship.

She was rude to everyone on the ship.

15.

Multiple Choice

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Who are Rachel and Matthew Wood?

Kit's parents

Kit's grandparents

Kit's aunt and uncle

Kit's cousins

16.

Multiple Choice

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What are the names of Kit's cousins?

Mercy and Prudence

Judith and Mercy

Judith and Kate

Lyla and Laura

17.

Multiple Choice

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1 pt

What made the strange sound that frightened Kit?

A wolf

A Native American

A neighborhood boy

A cat

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does Uncle Matthew say has "no use for such frippery?"

Make up

Curtains

Blankets

Dresses

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Where did John Holbrook want to study Latin?

Columbia

Harvard

Yale

Princeton

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who did Aunt Rachel think it was at the door when she opened it?

Mercy

Margaret

Judith

Prudence

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