"The Salem Witch Hunts" TCAP Review

Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?

• Historical witch hunts occurred a long time ago and are unlikely to repeat in the modern day.

• To this day, the Salem witch trials are considered the most extreme example of violent hysteria targeted at a specific group of people.

• The unreasonable fear that drove the events of Salem makes it a unique and distinct example, contrasting other witch hunts in history.

• While witch hunts may feel like a rare occurrence, such incidents are not uncommon in history, especially when people are fearful or frustrated.

Which quote from the text best supports the central idea?

• "In less than a year, over 200 individuals were accused of witchcraft, 20 of whom were executed." (P5)

• "The Salem episode was a historic landmark but by no means a rare example of behavior that can afflict frightened, angry, or frustrated people." (P13)

• "All three happened under extremely tense and stressful circumstances caused by global evens: WWII and by the Cold War." (P19)

• "In 1980, Presiden Jimmy Carter appointed a commission to investigate whether the decision to put Japanese Americans into interment camps had been justified." (P32)

What is the meaning of "iniquity" as used in paragraph 5?

• unfair behavior

• rational behavior

• curious behavior

• reckless behavior

Which detail from paragraph 5 best supports the answer that iniquity is unfair behavior?

• "The charges by these youngsters spread like wildfire"

• "The Salem witchtrials that followed are the subject of Miller's play."

• "the tragic proceedings have become synonymous with justice gone mad"

• "20 of whom were executed."

What is the meaning of the word "repentance"?

• sincere regret or remorse; atonement

• someone that causes a lot of pain

• a widespread outbreak

• useless information given to the public

What is the meaning of the word "epidemic"

• someone or something that causes a lot of pain and suffering

• a tactic called "standing mute"

• a widespread outbreak of a disease or undesired event

• to twist your body from side to side in pain

What does the word "virtuous" mean?

• having, showing, or indicating great wisdom

• with wild, uncontrolled emotion

• filled with horror or shock

• having or showing high moral standars or goodness

What does the word " hysterical" mean?

• having, showing, or indicating great wisdom

• with wild, uncontrolled emotion

• a series of strang events

• dancing of any kind

What does the word "saga" mean?

• having, showing, or indicating great wisdom

• Someone or something that causes a lot of pain and suffering.

• to twist your body from side to side

• behaviors exhibited by young followers

Why did the Witch trials come to an end?

• Because there was a smallpox outbreak

• Because the accused were able to recite the Lord's Prayer

• Because the governor's wife was accused

• Because Indians attacked the Puritian village