The Salem Witch Trials

Who were the first three accused witches?

• Sarah Good, Sarah Osbourne, and Tituba

•  Betty Parris, Abigail Williams, and Tituba

  
  

• Abigail Williams, Sarah Good, and Sarah Osbourne

  
  

• Sarah Good, Sarah Osbourne, and Betty Parris

  
  

 What happened to Sarah Osbourne and Sarah Good?

•  They were both hanged.

  
  

• Sarah Osbourne died in prison, and Sarah Good was hanged.

  
  

•  Sarah Good died in prison, and Sarah Osbourne was hanged.

  
  

•  They were both released.

  
  

How many people were executed as a result of the trials?

• 6 women and 14 men

  
  

• 14 women and 6 men

  
  

•  20 women and 20 men

  
  

• 10 women and 10 men

  
  

What did the governor of Massachusetts colony do when his wife was accused?

• He suspended the trials.

  
  

• He ordered more arrests.

  
  

• He jailed all the accused witches.

  
  

• He resigned from his position.

  
  

 What is the main lesson learned from the Salem Witch Trials?

• The power of fear to manipulate human perception.

• The dangers of groupthink and scapegoating.

  
  

•  The importance of thorough investigations.

  
  

• The influence of hallucinations caused by fungus.

How many people were put to death during the trials?

•  20

• 150

• Over 200

  
  

• None

What was the belief of the Puritans regarding witchcraft?

• Witchcraft was a fictional concept.

•  Witchcraft was a form of entertainment.

  
  

• Witchcraft was the work of the devil and was real.

  
  

•  Witchcraft was a harmless practice.

  
  

 What is an interesting fact about the Salem Witch Trials?

• Only women were accused of being witches.

  
  

• Most of the afflicted people were boys under 20.

  
  

• The town of Andover executed more people for witchcraft than Salem.

  
  

• The trials were officially apologized for in 1702.

  
  

Who was the first person executed during the trials?

• Bridget Bishop

  
  

• Betty Parris

  
  

• Abigail Williams

  
  

• Tituba

  
  

Who were the first two girls to have strange fits in Salem?

•  Betty Parris and Abigail Williams

  
  

•  Sarah Good and Sarah Osborne

  
  

• Tituba and Sarah Good

  
  

• Betty Parris and Tituba