The Witch of Blackbird Pond Book Review

Which is the setting of the story?

• Salem, Massachusetts, 1692
• Wethersfield, Connecticut Colony, 1687
• Chicago, Illinois, 1776
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, 1701

What do these words mean? “There was some spark in that small frame that refused to be quenched.”

• A spirit of rebellion and liveliness can be seen in Prudence.
• Kit’s spirit is going to be deflated by living in the community.
• Prudence will never be able to stand up for herself.
• Kit will learn to control her impulsive personality.

What did Nat warn Kit about when he left?

• being rude to Matthew
• being accused of witchcraft
• being rude to Judith
• being accused of laziness

What is the conflict of the novel?

• A girl came to America to find a new life.
• Judith needs to learn how to be nice to Kit.
• Kit must learn how to keep her independent spirit without acting impulsively.
• Mercy needs a good friend like Kit because she is sad and spends a lot of time alone.

Which of these BEST describes the Puritan community?

• very religious and friendly
• very educated and concerned about the poor
• very religious and strict
• very educated, welcoming, and progressive

How does Matthew feel about the Connecticut charter of 1662?

• He thinks it is outdated and needs to be revised.
• He doesn’t understand it, and he is tired of talking about it.
• He is willing to fight to preserve the rights found within it.
• He is against it and wants it to be demolished.

Why did the Old Testament verses suddenly come alive for Kit?

• She has never had any exposure to the Bible.
• The Bible stories were revealed during a play in town.
• Reverend Bulkeley talked about an interesting story.
• John Holbrook read the Bible with a melodious voice.

What is the genre of this novel?

• non-fiction
• comedy
• historical fiction
• science fiction

How does Kit feel about the Great Meadows where Hannah lives?

• She hates going there to pick onions.
• She enjoys going there because she gets to see William.
• She loves going there, and it makes her feel at peace.
• She resents going there because she does not want to see Hannah Tupper.

What mistake did Kit make with the dame school?

• She let the students play outside.
• She did not consider the moral values of the community by having the students do a play..
• The stories she taught them how to write did not have Christian values.