The Witch of Blackbird Pond Chapters 5-8

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What was William Ashby's reaction when he first met Kit?

Back

He was shocked by her beauty and speechless.

Front

Who is considered 'the pivot about whom the whole household moved' in Kit's family?

Back

Mercy is Uncle Matthew's favorite child.

Front

How many Sabbath services are held each Sabbath?

Back

There are two Sabbath services.

Front

What do Reverend Bulkeley and Matthew Wood disagree over?

Back

They disagree over politics.

Front

Which character decided to marry Kit after just one meeting?

Back

William Ashby decided to marry Kit.

Front

What is the significance of Mercy in the Wood household?

Back

Mercy is seen as the central figure around whom the family dynamics revolve.

Front

What does Kit's arrival signify in the story?

Back

Kit's arrival brings change and challenges to the traditional ways of the Wood family.

Front

How does Kit's clothing differ from the expectations of the Puritan community?

Back

Kit wears colorful and fancy clothes, which contrasts with the plain dress expected by the Puritans.

Front

What role does religion play in the lives of the characters in 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond'?

Back

Religion influences their daily lives, social interactions, and conflicts.

Front

Who is the author of 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond'?

Back

The author is Elizabeth George Speare.