"The Proof" – Comprehension Quiz

What are the men waiting for to come through the window?

• A bee

• The woman's family

• A Familiar Spirit

• Other townspeople

How is the woman restrained during the watching?

• She is chained to the wall

• She is locked in a cell

• She is tied cross-legged to a stool

• She is held down by guards

What was the woman's relationship with Reuben Taylor?

• They were siblings

• They were married

• They were in love

• They were enemies

What happened to Reuben Taylor in the story?

• He moved away

• He married someone else

• He became ill and died

• He testified against the woman

What physical features did Mr. Hopkins focus on during the examination?

• Her hair color and eye shape

• A wart on her wrist and a mole on her forearm

• A birthmark on her face

• The shape of her hands and feet

What animal does the woman think about for comfort?

• Her dog

• Her horse

• Her black cat, Tibb

• Her pet bird

What creature enters the room that alarms Mr. Hopkins?

• An owl

• A moth

• A bat

• A bee

How does Mr. Hopkins interpret the woman's gasping breaths?

• As a sign of illness

• As an attempt to escape

• As the Devil manifesting himself

• As normal nervousness

What does "Probatum est" mean?

• "It is forbidden"

• "It is proved"

• "It is doubtful"

• "It is over"

How does the crowd react when the woman is led through the streets?

• They defend her loudly

• They ignore her completely

• They mock her and turn away

• They attack her physically