"The Witch of Blackbird Pond" (PART 3: Chapters 15-21)

The men in the story debate whether or not it is important to stay loyal to the king. This indicates that this story takes place right before which war?

• Revolutionary War

• Shays' Rebellion

• First Barbary War

• War of 1812

What is the penalty for slander in Wethersfield?

• 30 pounds or 3 hours in the stocks

• 20 pounds or 2 hours in the stocks

• 30 pounds or 2 hours in the stocks

• 20 pounds or 3 hours in the stocks

What things caused the townspeople to suspect Hannah Tupper was a witch?

• She talked to her dead husband.

• She lived alone down by the pond and was not affected by a flood.

• She was a Quaker.

• She did not attend meeting.

• All answers are correct.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why were dolls disapproved of by Puritans?

• They were said to be used as voo doo dolls.

• They cost too much too make.

• They got dirty too easy.

• They didn't like to play.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

Which character testifies in defense of Kit and ultimately gets Kit exonerated of all accusations of witchcraft?

• Prudence

• Hannah Tupper

• Nat Eaton

• Matthew Wood

One of these things are not introduced during the exposition of a story...

• Climax

• Characters

• Setting

• Conflict

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CCSS.W.8.3A

Which event does not happen during the rising action of this story?

• Kit flees Barbados

• Kit befriends Hannah Tupper

• Kit teaches Prudence to read

• Kit is exonerated of accusatons of witchcraft

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CCSS.RL.8.3

What events mark the climax of this story?

• Mercy gets sick and the townspeople believe it is Hannah Tupper's fault.

• The townspeople go after Hannah, and Kit warns her ahead of time.

• Kit is accused of being a witch herself.

• All answers are correct.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which event does not happen during the falling action of this story?

• Nat comes to Kit's trial but William does not.

• The Cruff's realize their daughter is not smart enough to learn to read and write.

• Mercy recovers from her illness.

• Kit helped Nat re-thatch Hannah's roof.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which even does not happen during the resolution of this story?

• Kit is cleared of being a witch.

• Uncle Matthew has a change of attitude towards Kit.

• Mercy and John are back together.

• Hannah Tupper is safe with Nat's grandmother.

• Kit throws a tantrum when she is served water for breakfast.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2