The Salem Witch Hunts Quiz

The Salem Witch Hunts Quiz

9th - 12th Grade

14 Qs

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The Salem Witch Hunts Quiz

The Salem Witch Hunts Quiz

Assessment

Passage

English

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

Created by

Christopher Wood

Used 2+ times

FREE Resource

14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

Unfair behavior

Rational behavior

Reckless behavior

Curious behavior

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

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