Salem Witch Trials

The witch hunt in Salem took place in

• 1690

• 1691

• 1962

• 1692

Who was the first person to be hanged during the Salem Witch Trials?

• Bridget Bishop

• Sara Good

• Abigail Williams

• Ann Putnam

Who was Tituba?

• The daughter of Reverend Parris

• The first person to be hanged for witchcraft in Salem

• A slave

• Owner of a tavern

How was Giles Corey killed?

• He was hanged

• He was "pressed"

• He was drowned

• He was burned at the stake

In total, how many people were hanged for witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials?

• None

• 4

• 12

• 19

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Who was the only girl who later "apologized" for the part she played in accusing people during the Trials?

• Betty Parris

• Abigail Williams

• Tituba

• Ann Putnam

Who finally ended the Salem Witch Trials?

• Ann Putnam

• Reverend Parris

• The Governor

• The President

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What type of evidence was allowed during the Salem Witch Trials?

• Only scientific

• Only the information from the accuser

• Only biblical evidence

• Spectral Evidence

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What did the first three women accused of witchcraft have in common?

• They did not conform to the standards of their community.

• They were all slaves within the community.

• They were all practicing witchcraft

• They were all business owners

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What reasons are most plausible for the cause of the hysteria?

• Ergot Poisoning

• Political/Economic Rivalry

• Spectral Evidence

• Bored Children

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