Break with Charity

On page 11 the author writes, "The idea hung in front of me like a bright candle, lighting up the bleak winter afternoon." What is the simile describing?

• Sarah giving Susanna a light since it is starting to get dark outside.
• The thought of going to see Tituba gave Susanna a little but of hope for her brother.
• Susanna started to feel hope that should would fit in with the other girls that visit Tituba.
• Susanna needing to attach a candle to the front of the carriage so she could through the darkness.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

What line from chapter two describes Tituba's view of Salem?

• "Tituba only wakes the magic in the hearts."
• "Tituba never saw such a place for hate as this City of Peace."
• "And you can't hate as long as you have such beauty around you."
• "Flowers can not live without sun.And children can not live without love."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

"In the beginning of the novel Susanna states, "But in the next few months I was going to learn the art of dissembling well." This statement made by Susanna is an example of what literary device?

• Foreshadowing
• Imagery
• Metaphor
• Simile

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does father's actions go against the Puritan lifestyle?

• Father discourages and avoids town gossip
• Father encourages his children to think for themselves
• At dinner, Father insists on everyone sitting down together to eat.
• Since he is wealthy, Father donates goods to the needy of the village.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

On page 54, what does Tituba mean when she says, "But the wolves that howl in the night on the edge of the town are more innocent."

• Despite her age, Abigail is not someone to be trusted
• The wildlife that lives outside the village is dangerous
• Nighttime is when Abigail starts acting mysterious and menacing
• The people of the village should be on the look out for the threatening activities

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the younger Ann Putman's character contrast with that of Susanna English?

• Ann Putman is a spiteful while Susanna English is shy.
• Ann Putman is reserved while Susanna English is kind.
• Ann Putman is helpful while Susanna English is menacing.
• Ann Putman is malicious while Susanna English is considerate.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which sentence explains Susanna's motivation for wanting to visit Ann Putman the first time?

• "Being afflicted by witches isn't catching. Is it, Mama?"
• "Then Ann is ill-used by her mother and deserves our sympathy."
• "Mama, wouldn't it be charitable if I brought some fresh apple tarts to Ann Putman."
• "No, no, I should try to speak with one of the girls first, to determine if they were lying, because I was only outside their circle who had reason to suspect them of it."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What could we compare to the young Ann Putman?

• An angel
• A puppet
• A witch
• A wolf

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What motivates John Dorich to act as if he is afflicted? 

• To have some fun.
• In order to get the attention of Susanna.
• Due to the witches bothering him at night.
• To have power and be remembered in the community.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

On page 109 it says, "I was surprised to see the world was still the same, that the trees hadn't become uprooted in the uproar and the snow hadn't turned to black mush." What is meant by this statement?

• Susanna was surprised the afflicted girls were not outside causing problems.
• Susanna was surprised to see the evil of the courtroom had not found its way outside.
• Susanna was surprised the storm during the night had not done more damage outside.
• Susanna was surprised the witches did not travel outside the courtroom to cause harm.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3