The Witch of Blackbird Pond Test

What is the setting of the story?

• Salem, Massachusetts, 1692

• Wethersfield, Connecticut Colony, 1687

• Chicago, Illinois, 1776

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Colony, 1701

Why did Goodwife Cruff believe that Kit was a witch?

• She was mean to all on board the ship.
• She knew how to swim
• She had a wand.
• She sank in the water.

Who is studying under Reverend Bulkely and learning to be a preacher?

• Matthew Wood

• Aunt Rachel

• John Holbrook

• Nat Eaton

Which of the following characters is Kit's uncle?

• Matthew

• Nat

• Captain Eaton

• John

Kit had to leave Barbados because

• her grandfather died and she has no home

• she had no money

• a 50 year old man wanted to marry her

• all of the above

What is Nat most proud about The Dolphin?

• That it travels fast on trips to and from Barbados.

• That he is the captain of the boat.

• That he does not transport slaves.

• That he brings horses to America on some trips.

What happened to grandfather’s money?

• He left all of it to Kit, and she foolishly spent it all.

• His overseer stole it, and Kit had to pay back her grandfather’s debts.

• It was left in a will to Matthew because women couldn’t inherit money at that time.

• It was all given to charity because grandfather was a strong believer in missionary work

Which act revealed a softer side of Matthew’s personality?

• He took Kit shopping for new clothes.

• He allowed Mercy to keep the shawl.

• He hired a servant for Rachel.

• He let Judith date William.

Which of these BEST describes the Puritan community?

• Very religious and friendly

• Very educated and concerned about the poor

• Very religious, strict, and self-sacrificing

• Very educated, welcoming, and progressive

What gift did Kit give to Prudence?

• a notebook

• a hornbook

• a spinning wheel

• a flower