Witch of Blackbird Pond Study Questions Ch 9-12

Tell what happened when Kit let the children act out the story of the Good Samaritan. How do you think that Mr. Kimberley should have responded? Ch 9

• A long time ago Mercy thought about all the things she could NOT do then thought about all the things she COULD do. Since then she never again thought of the things she can not do. She is good with what she can do.
• Malicious gossip means people are talking about Hannah and spreading lies that can really hurt her, even though they are not truthful. People should not jump to conclusions that Hannah is a terrible person, especially being that no one in town ever takes the time to know her at all. They are so unaccepting.
• We learned that she is very kind and helpful. We learned that she cooks very well and has poor eye sight. WE learned that she can sew really well even though her hands are gnarled and old. She has tons of wrinkles on her face but a twinkle in her eye.
• The red flower symbolizes someone fitting in and growing even though they do not truly belong there. It shows adaptation to surroundings.
• She was not thinking and picked the rough and tough boys to be the robber and the one little boy they did not like to be the Good Samaritan so when they began "acting" it became the real deal. They started fighting.

In Ch 8, you described what little you knew of Hannah Tupper. Now, tell what more you have learned about her. How has your first impression of someone you have met changed after you have gotten to know them better? Ch 9

• The red flower symbolizes someone fitting in and growing even though they do not truly belong there. It shows adaptation to surroundings.
• We learned that she is very kind and helpful. We learned that she cooks very well and has poor eye sight. WE learned that she can sew really well even though her hands are gnarled and old. She has tons of wrinkles on her face but a twinkle in her eye.
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• Malicious gossip means people are talking about Hannah and spreading lies that can really hurt her, even though they are not truthful. People should not jump to conclusions that Hannah is a terrible person, especially being that no one in town ever takes the time to know her at all. They are so unaccepting.

What is the symbolism of the red flower at Hannah's house? What does this teach Kit? Ch 9

• The red flower symbolizes someone fitting in and growing even though they do not truly belong there. It shows adaptation to surroundings.
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• We learned that she is very kind and helpful. We learned that she cooks very well and has poor eye sight. WE learned that she can sew really well even though her hands are gnarled and old. She has tons of wrinkles on her face but a twinkle in her eye.
• Malicious gossip means people are talking about Hannah and spreading lies that can really hurt her, even though they are not truthful. People should not jump to conclusions that Hannah is a terrible person, especially being that no one in town ever takes the time to know her at all. They are so unaccepting.

Kit says that what people say about Hannah is "malicious gossip." What does this mean? Many of the people of Wethersfield have a negative opinion of Hannah, who is actually good and kind. Does this prejudice make them "bad" people? Why or why not? Have you even been prejudiced about someone and then found out that they are different from what you thought? Ch 10

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• The red flower symbolizes someone fitting in and growing even though they do not truly belong there. It shows adaptation to surroundings.
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• Malicious gossip means people are talking about Hannah and spreading lies that can really hurt her, even though they are not truthful. People should not jump to conclusions that Hannah is a terrible person, especially being that no one in town ever takes the time to know her at all. They are so unaccepting.

How were the Quakers different from the Puritans? How did each group get its name? Ch 10

• Kit sees Mercy looking at John and sees the LOVE in her eyes. Of course it makes sense now. Mercy loves John but Kit is not sure that relationship is possible.
• A long time ago Mercy thought about all the things she could NOT do then thought about all the things she COULD do. Since then she never again thought of the things she can not do. She is good with what she can do.
• Quakers have more acceptance of others. Puritans have a rigidness about their faith and do not allow others in easily. Quakers in this story seem to have more hope for humanity and the good of people.
• It's perfect because we know Kit is terrible at carding wool and she often gets the wool all knotted. Her feelings are being compared to these knots, a tangled mess.
• 1. The kitchen during Dame School time. Kit asks Mercy if she ever wishes to go out like the other girls. She feels terrible after for asking knowing Mercy can't get around much. 2. Big willow tree in the Great Meadows. Kit begins teaching Prudence to read using a hornbook. 3. Hannah Tupper's house. Prudence met Hannah and really likes her. Hannah offers to keep the hornbook for Prudence and Prudence agrees to go back when possible to continue learning.

"Kit picked up her wool cards and went to work. She knew she looked stubborn and ungrateful, and she felt so. The hard little knot had kinked up inside her tighter than ever. Coming home through the meadow everything had seemed so simple, and here it was all tangled again." How does this paragraph use an object (wool cards) to show about feelings? Ch 10

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• 2. Big willow tree in the Great Meadows. Kit begins teaching Prudence to read using a hornbook.
• It's perfect because we know Kit is terrible at carding wool and she often gets the wool all knotted. Her feelings are being compared to these knots, a tangled mess.
• Kit sees Mercy looking at John and sees the LOVE in her eyes. Of course it makes sense now. Mercy loves John but Kit is not sure that relationship is possible.
• 3. Hannah Tupper's house. Prudence met Hannah and really likes her. Hannah offers to keep the hornbook for Prudence and Prudence agrees to go back when possible to continue learning.

There are three scenes or settings for this chapter. What are they? What is the main thing that happens in each one? Ch 11

• A long time ago Mercy thought about all the things she could NOT do then thought about all the things she COULD do. Since then she never again thought of the things she can not do. She is good with what she can do.
• 1. The kitchen during Dame School time. Kit asks Mercy if she ever wishes to go out like the other girls. She feels terrible after for asking knowing Mercy can't get around much. 2. Big willow tree in the Great Meadows. Kit begins teaching Prudence to read using a hornbook. 3. Hannah Tupper's house. Prudence met Hannah and really likes her. Hannah offers to keep the hornbook for Prudence and Prudence agrees to go back when possible to continue learning.
• It's perfect because we know Kit is terrible at carding wool and she often gets the wool all knotted. Her feelings are being compared to these knots, a tangled mess.
• Onions had to be harvested, packed, and stacked ready to haul to Hartford for bartering. Apples peeled, sliced, dried. Make cider from pears. Shuck corn. Make candles. Kit could not steal away to visit Prudence or Hannah often lately because she has been helping with all these chores.
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What is Mercy's attitude about not being able to do things the others do? Ch 11

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• Kit brought her pie from Aunt Rachel. Nat brought molasses from Barbados. Nat split fire wood. Nat and Kit fixed up Hannah's roof of her hut.
• A long time ago Mercy thought about all the things she could NOT do then thought about all the things she COULD do. Since then she never again thought of the things she can not do. She is good with what she can do.
• Kit brought her pie from Aunt Rachel. Nat brought molasses from Barbados. Nat split fire wood. Nat and Kit fixed up Hannah's roof of her hut.
• Kit brought her pie from Aunt Rachel. Nat brought molasses from Barbados. Nat split fire wood. Nat and Kit fixed up Hannah's roof of her hut.

What discovery does Kit make at the end of Chapter 11? Why do you think it make sense?

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• Kit brought her pie from Aunt Rachel. Nat brought molasses from Barbados. Nat split fire wood. Nat and Kit fixed up Hannah's roof of her hut.
• Kit sees Mercy looking at John and sees the LOVE in her eyes. Of course it makes sense now. Mercy loves John but Kit is not sure that relationship is possible.
• Onions had to be harvested, packed, and stacked ready to haul to Hartford for bartering. Apples peeled, sliced, dried. Make cider from pears. Shuck corn. Make candles. Kit could not steal away to visit Prudence or Hannah often lately because she has been helping with all these chores.
• A long time ago Mercy thought about all the things she could NOT do then thought about all the things she COULD do. Since then she never again thought of the things she can not do. She is good with what she can do.

What chores needed to be done at harvest time? How did this affect Kit? Ch 12

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• "carrying the candles" "dipping the dangling wicks" "gather great armfuls of grass" "fingers moving with strength and sureness", etc...
• Kit sees Mercy looking at John and sees the LOVE in her eyes. Of course it makes sense now. Mercy loves John but Kit is not sure that relationship is possible.
• Onions had to be harvested, packed, and stacked ready to haul to Hartford for bartering. Apples peeled, sliced, dried. Make cider from pears. Shuck corn. Make candles. Kit could not steal away to visit Prudence or Hannah often lately because she has been helping with all these chores.
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