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Themes and Relationships in the Story

Themes and Relationships in the Story

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The book 'Witness' explores the impact of the Ku Klux Klan's migration into a small Vermont town in 1924. The story follows various characters, including Lenora Sutter, a young black girl who feels isolated by prejudice, and Esther Hirsh, a Jewish girl who befriends her. Some townspeople support the Klan, while others, like Constable Johnson and editor Rard Alander, oppose it. The narrative culminates in violence, leading to the Klan's decline in the town. The story highlights themes of racism, community, and resistance.

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Ku Klux Klan in the small Vermont town?

To promote education

To build a community center

To recruit townspeople

To establish a new government

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Lenora Sutter feel about her situation in the town?

Indifferent and detached

Isolated and prejudiced against

Welcomed and accepted

Empowered and confident

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nature of the relationship between Lenora Sutter and Esther Hirsh?

They are rivals

They are friends

They are siblings

They are strangers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which characters become members of the Klan?

Iris Weaver and Sarah Chickering

Viola and Harvey Pettibon

Merlin Vanor and Johnny Reeves

Constable Johnson and Rard Alander

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Johnny Reeves' role in the Klan?

He is a victim of the Klan

He opposes the Klan

He is a passive observer

He actively participates in their activities

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do Constable Johnson and Rard Alander respond to the Klan's presence?

They oppose the Klan

They remain neutral

They support the Klan

They join the Klan

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Rard Alander believe is un-American?

Voting in elections

Supporting the Klan

Persecuting others

Building a dam

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