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WorksheetsThe Witch of Blackbird Pond: Novel Review
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
Reverend and doctor, helps the townspeople when many get sick
Gershom Bulkeley
William Ashby
Matthew Wood
John Holbrook
Handicapped daughter
Judith Wood
Mercy Wood
Prudence Cruff
Kit Tyler
Lived with her grandfather
Rachel Wood
Kit Tyler
Prudence Cruff
Thankful Peabody
Unwelcome in the Wood's house due to political views
Nat Eaton
Gershom Bulkeley
William Ashby
John Holbrook
Called her daughter too dumb to learn
Prudence Cruff
Rachel Wood
Hannah Tupper
Goodwife Cruff
Hannah and Kit first meet each other outside the meeting house
True
False
Expert at carding wool
Judith Wood
Kit Tyler
Mercy Wood
Rachel Wood
Eager to learn to read
Judith Wood
Prudence Cruff
Thankful Peabody
Hannah Tupper
Passionate for the cause of the colonists; wants them to keep their rights
Governor Andros
Matthew Wood
Gershom Bulkely
William Ashby
Building a fancy house
William Ashby
John Holbrook
Nat Eaton
Matthew Wood
John Holbrook moved to Wethersfield to study with him
Matthew Wood
William Ashby
Captain Eaton
Gershom Bulkeley
Served as a medical person in the militia
John Holbrook
Adam Cruff
Sam Talcott
Gershom Bulkeley
Wanted to marry Mercy
John Holbrook
Nat Eaton
William Ashby
Adam Cruff
Lived in a house by Blackbird Pond
Goodwife Cruff
Hannah Tupper
Rachel Wood
William Ashby
Wanted his daughter to go to school
Captain Eaton
Sam Talcott
Adam Cruff
Matthew Wood
Helped Hannah escape from the angry townspeople
Kit Tyler
Rachel Wood
Goodwife Cruff
Prudence Cruff
The Dolphin's first mate
John Holbrook
Adam Cruff
Nat Eaton
William Ashby
What notably marks Hannah Tupper's appearance?
A crooked back
An odd scar on her forehead
A long nose
Yellow skin
Named his boat the Witch
Nat Eaton
Captain Eaton
John Holbrook
William Ashby
Unexpected defender of Kit when she was accused of being a witch at the Wood's house
Matthew Wood
Rachel Wood
Mercy Wood
Judith Wood
Visited Kit when she was locked up in the shed
William Ashby
John Holbrook
Hannah Tupper
Rachel Wood
Kit's grandfather owned a plantation with slaves
True
False
All of the Wood family is immediately overjoyed when they find out Kit will be living with them
True
False
The first time William calls on Kit, they talk for hours
True
False
William Ashby came to the trial and saved Kit from being convicted as a witch
True
False
The Name of Nat's boat is the Blackbird
True
False
Hannah brings Kit food and a comb before the trial
True
False
Hannah's house by the pond is the one place Kit can be herself
True
False
Kit and Mercy do not get along when they first meet
True
False
Kit is impulsive and sometimes does not consider the consequences of her actions
True
False
Kit enjoys Saturdays with William because she can rest from all the hard work she does during the week
True
False
Uncle Matthew does not get along with the Royalists
True
False
Kit likes the idea of marrying William because he is wealthy and would not ask her to do chores
True
False
John wanted to stay with Mercy at the Wood's home instead of going to the husking bee
True
False
Nat gets his own ship and asks Kit to marry him
True
False
An angry mob goes to Hannah's house and kills her to stop the spread of the sickness in the town
True
False
Kit is accused of being a witch and must spend the night in a shed before the trial.
True
False
How does Kit describe her first glimpse of America?
exciting
disappointing
plain
somber
Why was Kit respected in Barbados?
She could read and write
Her compassion
She was a hard worker
Her grandfather was a man of wealth
Why does Goodwife Cruff insist Kit is a witch upon first meeting her?
Kit can dance
Kit can read
Kit can swim
Kit wears colorful clothes
"He was plainly too spineless to stand up for her against his shrew of a wife."
Who does this statement describe?
Adam Cruff
Matthew Wood
Captain Eaton
Eleazer Kimberly
What year does The Witch of Blackbird Pond take place?
2016
1774
1687
1787
According to Kit, who is the only one on the Dolphin who likes her?
Captain Eaton
John Holbrook
Prudence Cruff
Nat Eaton
Why did Kit sell her grandfather's estate?
To come to America
To pay off debts
To buy property in America
To pay for new dresses
What word best describes how the Puritans live?
Simple
Complex
Lavish
Lighthearted
What do Matthew Wood and Dr. Bulkeley disagree on?
Politics
Economics
Religion
Witchcraft
According to Judith, how does she know William has made up his mind to be married?
He is coming to 'call'
He is discussing politics
He is starting to build his house
He has started attending Sabbath Meetings
Why do some members of the Wood family resent that Kit is a girl?
The family grieves two boys who died early
A boy would not have to live with them
A boy could help Matthew with the chores
A boy would not need new clothes
What is Hannah's magic cure for every ill?
Strawberry cake and a mouse
Bread and butter
Blueberry cake and a kitten
Homemade rice pudding
The _____ is a fun event for Puritan youth.
Husking Bee
All Hallows Eve Party
Quilting Bee
Sabbath Meeting
How is William pranked on All Hallows Eve?
His house is covered in toilet paper
His house is illuminated with Jack-O-Lanterns
His house is burned down
Rotten eggs are tossed at his house
How does Judith feel when John enlists in the militia?
Understanding
Angry
Proud
Scared
According to Goodwife Cruff, how did Hannah escape?
On the Dolphin
In the form of a mouse
With Kit's help
In the form of a cat
How did Kit earn Uncle Matthew's respect?
She saved Hannah
She told the truth
She selflessly gave during Mercy and Judith's illness
She respected his rules
How does Hannah make Kit feel?
Brave and aggressive
Unsure of her Aunt and Uncle
Accepted without question
Scared
What is used as evidence against Kit?
Her coat
Her shoes
The copybook
The Bible in Hannah's house
How did William fail Kit?
He made decisions without her input
He did not defend her
He spoke ill of Hannah
He was disloyal to King James
Kit is not accepted by the Puritans because _____.
she is not like them
she is a royalist
she is arrogant
she is loud
What job did Kit have that allowed her to earn money?
Teacher
Midwife
Housecleaner
Cook
What does Nat rescue for Hannah?
a cat
a mouse
a puppy
The Bible
Why did Aunt Rachel tell Kit to stay away from Hannah Tupper?
She is unfriendly
She is a witch
She doesn't want company
She is a Quaker
Why did people suspect Kit was a witch?
She could swim
She could read
She liked birds
She did not like Sunday Meeting
Who was leaving flowers at the door for Kit?
Prudence
Nat
William
Hannah
Where was Kit born and raised?
Cancun
Connecticut
Jamaica
Barbados
Who did Kit really want to marry?
William
Nat
Matthew
John
