Understanding the Witch Trial

Understanding the Witch Trial

Assessment

Interactive Video

Fun, Performing Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video is a humorous take on a witch trial, where villagers use illogical reasoning to determine if a woman is a witch. They conclude that if she weighs the same as a duck, she must be made of wood and therefore a witch. The scene ends with King Arthur knighting Sir Bedivere, who was the first to join his knights.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial reaction of the crowd when they suspect someone is a witch?

They start chanting 'Awaits'.

They immediately burn her.

They call the king.

They ask for evidence.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the accused woman claim she was dressed as a witch?

She says she did it herself.

She denies being dressed as a witch.

She claims others dressed her up.

She says it was a magical transformation.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the accused woman claim about her nose?

It's a witch's nose.

It's a magical nose.

It's a false one.

It's her real nose.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What humorous logic do the villagers use to determine if someone is a witch?

If she weighs the same as a duck, she's made of wood.

If she can swim, she's a witch.

If she can fly, she's a witch.

If she has a wart, she's a witch.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the crowd's response when asked what else floats in water?

Only witches.

Nothing else.

Various items like bread and apples.

Only ducks.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the villagers' initial suggestion to test if the woman is made of wood?

Check if she floats.

Build a bridge out of her.

Throw her into the fire.

Weigh her against a duck.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the villagers decide to use to test their theory about witches?

A pond.

A large scale.

A magical spell.

A wooden bridge.

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