Witchcraft in Salem

Who was the slave from the Caribbean in Salem?

• Betty

• Abigail

• Tituba

• Samuel Parris

What was the behavior exhibited by Tituba's young followers?

• Screaming and barking like a dog

• Strange dances in the woods

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What was the first type of evidence admitted in the witch trials?

• Passing a test

• Physical evidence

• Witness testimony

• Confession

What was the fourth type of evidence considered in the trials?

• Passing a test

• Physical evidence

• Witness testimony

• Spectral evidence

What was the only way out for many defendants in the trials?

• Passing a test

• Physical evidence

• Witness testimony

• Confession

What was the punishment for refusing to testify during the witchcraft trials?

• Execution

• Imprisonment

• Torture

• Fines

What was the purpose of examining accused individuals for 'the witches' mark'?

• To determine their guilt

• To identify their pact with Satan

• To prove their innocence

• To assess their physical health

What were some of the misfortunes or bad things that were attributed to witchcraft?

• Good harvest

• Healthy farm animals

• Spoiled food or milk

• Sweet dreams

What were the consequences faced by those who confessed to practicing witchcraft?

• Loss of property

• Enhanced reputation

• Protection from future accusations

• Freedom from sin

What were some of the factors that may have contributed to the events in Salem?

• Indian attacks

• Abundance of land

• Mild winters

• Empowered women