The Salem Witch Hunts Quiz

What is the central idea of the text?

• While witch hunts may feel like a rare occurrence, such incidents are not uncommon in history, especially when people are fearful or frustrated.

• The unreasonable fear that drove the events of Salem makes it a unique and distinct example, contrasting other witch hunts in history.

• Historical witch hunts occurred a long time ago and are unlikely to repeat in the modern day.

• To this day, the Salem witch trials are considered the most extreme example of violent hysteria targeted at a specific group of people.

What does the term 'iniquity' mean as used in paragraph 5?

• Unfair behavior

• Rational behavior

• Reckless behavior

• Curious behavior

What do the three conflicts in America have in common?

• They were supported by reason and evidence.

• They were resolved with relatively few consequences.

• They were all the result of racist agendas and policies.

• They were all driven by fear during a time of crisis.

How does the structure of Mike Kubic's article support the central idea of his claim?

• The structure presents conflicting viewpoints, supporting the central idea of the text.

• The structure includes personal anecdotes, supporting the central idea of the text.

• The structure includes fictional elements, supporting the central idea of the text.

• The structure provides a chronological account of the events, supporting the central idea of the text.

What is the meaning of 'voluble' as used in paragraph 13?

• Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden

• Producing many works

• Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient

• Speaking or spoken fluently, without interruption

What is the meaning of 'prolific' as used in paragraph 13?

• Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden

• Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient

• Producing many works

• Speaking or spoken fluently, without interruption

What is the meaning of 'annul' as used in paragraph 15?

• To declare something invalid

• Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden

• Speaking or spoken fluently, without interruption

• Producing many works

What is the meaning of 'indemnity' as used in paragraph 15?

• Producing many works

• Security or protection against a loss or other financial burden

• Speaking or spoken fluently, without interruption

• To declare something invalid

What do the three U.S. public scares have in common?

• They were all resolved peacefully without any consequences.

• They were all driven by fear during a time of crisis.

• They were all the result of racist agendas and policies.

• They were all supported by reason and evidence.

In the context of the text, how does fear drive action?

• Fear has no impact on people's actions.

• Fear drives people to carefully consider their actions before taking any steps.

• Fear only drives positive and constructive actions.

• Fear drives people to act irrationally and make hasty decisions.