The Witch of Blackbird Pond Chapters 5-8

Front

Who is Reverend Bulkeley?

Back

A Loyalist character who visits Matthew Wood's home and advises him to fear the King.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

Who does Kit feel she can confide in?

Back

Mercy, one of the Wood family members.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What do Reverend Bulkeley and Matthew Wood disagree over?

Back

Politics.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

How does Kit feel when William begins to call on her?

Back

She feels awkward and isn't sure what to talk about with him.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

Who is Hannah Tupper?

Back

An old woman who lives by Blackbird Pond and is thought by the townspeople to be a witch.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is the significance of Blackbird Pond in the story?

Back

It is the location where Hannah Tupper lives and is associated with witchcraft.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What role does Mercy play in Kit's life?

Back

Mercy is a supportive figure for Kit, providing her with a sense of trust and friendship.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What does Kit struggle with in her new environment?

Back

She struggles with fitting in and understanding the local customs and politics.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

How does the community view Hannah Tupper?

Back

The community views her with suspicion, believing she is a witch.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does Kit's relationship with William Ashby represent?

Back

It represents the complexities of social expectations and personal feelings.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9