Exploring Chapter 3 of The Witch of Blackbird Pond

What is Kit's initial impression of the Puritan community?

• Kit is indifferent to the Puritan community's values.

• Kit admires the Puritan community's strictness.

• Kit feels uncomfortable and alienated in the Puritan community.

• Kit feels welcomed and accepted by the Puritans.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How does Kit feel about her new home in Connecticut?

• Kit is unhappy and wants to move back.

• Kit is indifferent about her new home in Connecticut.

• Kit feels a mix of excitement and apprehension about her new home in Connecticut.

• Kit feels completely at ease and comfortable in her new home.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What event occurs that highlights Kit's differences from the townspeople?

• The townspeople admire Kit's intelligence and wit.

• Kit's family background is similar to that of the townspeople.

• Kit's arrival and her colorful dress contrast with the townspeople's drab attire.

• Kit's friendship with the townspeople grows stronger.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Who does Kit meet in Chapter 3 that becomes significant to her story?

• Hannah Tupper

• Matthew Wood

• John Holbrook

• Mercy Wood

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What are the reactions of the townspeople to Kit's behavior?

• The townspeople are suspicious and disapproving of Kit's behavior.

• The townspeople admire Kit's behavior.

• The townspeople are indifferent to Kit's actions.

• The townspeople celebrate Kit's uniqueness.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the author use descriptive language to convey the setting in this chapter?

• The author uses descriptive language to create a vivid and immersive setting.

• The author focuses solely on character dialogue without describing the setting.

• The author employs technical jargon to explain the setting in detail.

• The author uses minimalistic language to obscure the setting.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What internal conflicts does Kit experience in this chapter?

• Kit has no concerns about fitting in with her peers.

• Kit feels a strong sense of belonging to her community.

• Kit experiences internal conflicts of isolation, the struggle for acceptance, and the tension between independence and community expectations.

• Kit is completely confident in her identity and choices.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Kit's background from Barbados influence her actions in Connecticut?

• Kit's background makes her indifferent to local customs.

• Kit's experiences in Barbados cause her to isolate herself in Connecticut.

• Kit's upbringing leads her to reject community involvement.

• Kit's background from Barbados influences her actions in Connecticut by fostering a strong sense of community and resilience.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What themes of isolation and belonging are present in Chapter 3?

• The protagonist feels completely accepted by everyone around them.

• Isolation is only experienced by secondary characters in the chapter.

• Belonging is portrayed as an effortless experience without any struggles.

• The themes of isolation and belonging are present as the protagonist grapples with feeling like an outsider while yearning for acceptance.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the chapter foreshadow future conflicts for Kit?

• The chapter emphasizes Kit's strong friendships and support from the community.

• The chapter foreshadows future conflicts for Kit by highlighting her struggles with acceptance and her defiance of societal norms.

• The chapter focuses on Kit's success in conforming to societal expectations.

• The chapter reveals Kit's plans to leave the town for a better life.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9