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

Which is the setting of the story?

• Salem, Massachusetts, 1692

• Wethersfield, Connecticut Colony, 1687

• Chicago, Illinois, 1776

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1701

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.

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

• plays

• nursery rhymes

• the Bible

• political essays

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

Which character is known for her sweet nature?

• Judith

• Rachel

• Kit

• Mercy

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.

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.

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.

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

• a new friendship

• a chance to escape

• robbers

• danger or terror to come

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.