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Worksheets"The Salem Witch Hunts" TCAP Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?
Historical witch hunts occurred a long time ago and are unlikely to repeat in the modern day.
To this day, the Salem witch trials are considered the most extreme example of violent hysteria targeted at a specific group of people.
The unreasonable fear that drove the events of Salem makes it a unique and distinct example, contrasting other witch hunts in history.
While witch hunts may feel like a rare occurrence, such incidents are not uncommon in history, especially when people are fearful or frustrated.
Which quote from the text best supports the central idea?
"In less than a year, over 200 individuals were accused of witchcraft, 20 of whom were executed." (P5)
"The Salem episode was a historic landmark but by no means a rare example of behavior that can afflict frightened, angry, or frustrated people." (P13)
"All three happened under extremely tense and stressful circumstances caused by global evens: WWII and by the Cold War." (P19)
"In 1980, Presiden Jimmy Carter appointed a commission to investigate whether the decision to put Japanese Americans into interment camps had been justified." (P32)
What is the meaning of "iniquity" as used in paragraph 5?
unfair behavior
rational behavior
curious behavior
reckless behavior
Which detail from paragraph 5 best supports the answer that iniquity is unfair behavior?
"The charges by these youngsters spread like wildfire"
"The Salem witchtrials that followed are the subject of Miller's play."
"the tragic proceedings have become synonymous with justice gone mad"
"20 of whom were executed."
What is the meaning of the word "repentance"?
sincere regret or remorse; atonement
someone that causes a lot of pain
a widespread outbreak
useless information given to the public
What is the meaning of the word "epidemic"
someone or something that causes a lot of pain and suffering
a tactic called "standing mute"
a widespread outbreak of a disease or undesired event
to twist your body from side to side in pain
What does the word "virtuous" mean?
having, showing, or indicating great wisdom
with wild, uncontrolled emotion
filled with horror or shock
having or showing high moral standars or goodness
What does the word " hysterical" mean?
having, showing, or indicating great wisdom
with wild, uncontrolled emotion
a series of strang events
dancing of any kind
What does the word "saga" mean?
having, showing, or indicating great wisdom
Someone or something that causes a lot of pain and suffering.
to twist your body from side to side
behaviors exhibited by young followers
Why did the Witch trials come to an end?
Because there was a smallpox outbreak
Because the accused were able to recite the Lord's Prayer
Because the governor's wife was accused
Because Indians attacked the Puritian village
What can the reader infer about the Puritans based on paragraph 7.
The Puritan lifestyle was influenced heavily by the church.
The Puritans believed bad parenting led to children misbehaving.
The Puritans did not believe in the presence of the Devil.
Puritans belif had no effect on the Salem Witch Trials.
Which choice summarizes paragraph 10?
The tragedy of the Salem Witch Trials will never be completely understood. History does tell us that Salem was experiencing many hardships during this time period, that could have led to hysteria. Different conclusions from the girls enjoying the spotlight to the many misfortunes of the community have led to many different speculations.
The tragedy of the Salem Witch Trials will never be completely understood. History does tell us that Salem was NOT experiencing many hardships during this time period and were devoted Puritans. The Puritan belief system could have led to mass hysteria and caused the girls to crave attention. Today there is little speculation to the events that cause the trials.
The tragedy of the trials is now easier to understand. History proves that the hardships Salem was experiencing led to many seeking out witchcraft. This caused a mass hysteria. The girls did not enjoy being the center of attention. Although there have been many different speculations, it is easy to see how it all began.
The tragedy of the Salem Withch Trials will never be completely understood. History does tell us that Salem was experiencing many hardships during this time period, that could have led to black magic. Different conclusions from the girls experimenting with witchcraft to the many misfortunes of the community have led to the speculations.
