Quiz on the Tindal Witch Trials

Who wrote the book 'Demonology'?

• King James I

• Roger Nowell

• Thomas Potts

• Henry VIII

What does the term 'Recusant' refer to?

• A local law enforcement official

• A strict Protestant

• Someone who refused to go to church

• A person practicing magic for evil purposes

In what year did the Pendle Witch Trials take place?

• 1500

• 1633

• 1603

• 1612

What was the swimming test introduced by King James I?

• A test to see if a witch could swim

• A test to see if a witch could dive

• A test to see if a witch would float

• A test to see if a witch could hold their breath

Who was the key witness in the Pendle Witch Trials?

• Alice Nutter

• Jennet Devis

• Elizabeth Demdyke

• Anne Chattix

What was the relationship between Jennet Devis and the woman she denounced?

• Sister

• Aunt

• Mother

• Grandmother

What was the main reason for the increase in witchcraft accusations in the 17th century?

• Abundance of food

• Scientific advancements

• Economic problems and poor harvests

• Peaceful political climate

What was the role of Roger Nowell in the Pendle Witch Trials?

• A witch

• A king

• A justice of the peace

• A writer

What was the outcome for most of the accused in the Pendle Witch Trials?

• They were exiled

• They were sentenced to hang

• They were imprisoned for life

• They were acquitted

What was the significance of Malkin Tower in the Pendle Witch Trials?

• It was where the witches were executed

• It was a church

• It was the home of the Demdyke family

• It was the site of the trials