Witches, Secrets and Lies_quiz

1. What's the setting of the reader "Witches, Secrets and Lies"?

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Answer explanation

The Salem Witch Trial took place in Salem, Massachussetts, from February 1692 to May 1693. Twenty people were executed.

2. Who's the narrator in the reader?

• Abigail Finch

• Sarah Smith

• Michael Howard

• the writer, Micky Jenkins

Answer explanation

Micky Jenkins is the writer, but there are two narrators in the story: Sara smith tells the story from chapter 1 to 6, while Michael Howard narrates the events from chapter 7 to chapter 12.

3. Why do you think the writer changes the narrator halfway through the book?

Answer explanation

Because the writer wants us to learn what happened from two different perspectives or points of view so that we can form our own opinion.

CHAPTERS 1 & 2

4. According to the reader, how did the story start?

• Michael's little sister drank a potion to become a real witch

• A group of girls danced wildly around a big bonfire

• Dr Smith found signs of sickness in the Minister's daughter

• Abigail Finch had a terrible fit at home

Answer explanation

"Something terrible has happened to my daughter, Abigail! She's having horrible fits..." (page8, chapter 1)

CHAPTERS 3 & 4

5. Why did Sarah and Michael have the same star pendant?

Answer explanation

Because Michael presented Sarah with one star pendant for her birthday and he kept the other as an evidence/indication of their mutual love.

CHAPTERS 5 & 6

6. What are the main events in these two chapters?

• The Smith's maid - Mary - was fired for stealing and she wanted revenge.

• Abigail accused Tituba of bewitching some girls and Tituba was executed.

• Sarah's family tried to escape from Salem as Mary accused Mrs Smith of being a witch.

• All these events took place in these two chapters.

Answer explanation

1. "It was Tituba! She made us sing and dance." (pge 28, chapter 5)

"Many of them looked relieved, as though Tituba's hanging would put an end to their fears and troubles." (page 30, chapter 5)

2. "I caught Mary stealing again, and I fired her", mother explained." "You'll be sorry for this!" she shouted at my mother, who stood at the door. (page 30, chapter 6)

3. "a messenger came to our house and told us that my family had to appear before the governor the next morning for questioning. (..) Father decided it was time to escape." (page 33, chapter 6)

CHAPTERS 7 & 8

7. What two worlds did Michael try to keep separate? Why?

Answer explanation

"I tried to keep these two worlds apart - the special moments I shared with Sarah, and the horror happening in the town." (page 38, chapter 7)

CHAPTERS 9 & 10

8. Which of the following events DIDN'T TAKA PLACE in these chapters?

• The accused weren't hanged. When they returned to prison, Michael could speak to Sarah.

• Michael accused Abigail of being an impostor for pretending her fits.

• Michael asked his father to stop old Fanny and a little boy's executions.

• Michael had an idea to help Sarah and finally convinced Abigail to help him.

Answer explanation

"But my father wouldn't listen. He gave the order, and the three were hanged." (page 50, chapter 10)

CHAPTERS 11 & 12

9. Which of the following events DIDN'T HAPPEN in these chapters?

• Michael almost died in a snowstorm.

• Michael and Sarah returned to Salem.

• Michael and Sarah got married and had children.

• Abigail helped Sarah to escape from Salem.

Answer explanation

"We never went back there - we couldn't." (page 59, chapter 12)

10. After reading the book and learning about the real events that happened in Salem, Massachussetts, in 1692-1693, what's your opinion on the Salem Witch Trials? Justify your answer.