"Witch" Fiction Test Corrections

In the story Witch, what is the primary setting?

• Old Lady Alsey's rundown cabin in the woods.

• The schoolhouse where all the boys attend.

• Roger's house with all of his sisters.

• The small town where everyone is gossiping.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason the setting of Old Lady's Alsey's cottage is significant?

• Since her cottage is away in the woods, it adds to the rumors about her being a witch.

• Her cottage being in the woods makes sense because she digs wild herbs for a living.

• Her cottage being isolated makes it an easy target for boys to play pranks on.

• Her cottage has a skinny rooster which is a sign of witches.

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Which of the following is the strongest text evidence that Roger is insecure and cares too much about what people think?

• Roger realized from the angle of the sunlight through the window that it was getting late.

• Roger felt awful.

• Roger was the only boy in a family of girls, so he worked extra hard to prove his toughness every chance he got.

• Roger's classmates made the four mile walk with him across the fields ..

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Which of the following best supports the inference that Old Lady Alsey is mysterious?

• ... she never responded or even raised her eyes from beneath her large black bonnet ...

• Her eyes lit up and she hurried over to take handfuls of plants from different baskets.

• Roger was startled by her voice asking him if he was okay.

• The old woman stood up, smiled and put her hand on his shoulder.

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Roger's classmates are pressuring him to bother Old Lady Alsey. Roger isn't sure what to do. He has a TOUGH DECISION to make. What kind of conflict does this represent?

• INTERNAL; individual vs. self

• EXTERNAL; individual vs. individual

• EXTERNAL; individual vs. society

• EXTERNAL; individual vs. nature

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Roger gets knocked out by the door. How does this conflict affect the story?

• Roger runs away and never bothers Old Lady Alsey again.

• Roger's classmates now respect him and stop pressuring him.

• It causes Roger to get to know Old Lady Alsey because she takes care of him.

• It is the breaking point for the town, they force Old Lady Alsey to leave.

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How is the story's main conflict resolved?

• Roger realizes they have misjudged Old Lady Alsey and agrees to help her - ending her isolation.

• Old Lady Alsey leaves the town.

• The conflict isn't resolved - Roger leaves and Old Lady Alsey continues on alone.

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Which of the following is most likely the CLIMAX or turning point of the story.

• After getting teased by Boyd, Roger decides to knock on the cottage door.

• Roger realizes the old lady has been misjudged - she's not a witch at all.

• Old Lady Alsey tells Roger she digs worms for fishing.

• Old Lady Alsey tells Roger her name.

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Which of the following is the best THEME for this story?

• Don't judge a book by its cover.

• Beggars can't be choosers

• A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

• An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

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Which of the following BEST supports the theme: Don't judge a book by its cover.

• Roger realizes that the town has misjudged Old Lady Alsey - she's not a witch after all.

• Roger has to prove his toughness because he has all sisters.

• The old lady was seen digging with a dull knife in the woods and fields before dawn.

• Old Lady Alsey was very old and her voice sounded creaky.

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