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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Betsey?

2. In what century was Tituba on trial for witchcraft?

3. How does Conde portray Christianity?

4. Tituba and the two girls witness what kind of execution in the streets?

5. How does Yao die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What relationship does Conde claim to have with Tituba?

2. Why is I, Tituba, Black Witch of Salem a mock-epic?

3. Conde makes the point that love cannot withstand what element?

4. Why is Angela Davis a good choice for writing the Forward?

5. Does Tituba forgive the Parris family? Why or why not?

6. What role does Hester play in Tituba's dreams?

7. Describe Christianity in Salem.

8. What does the historical note admit?

9. What is significant about the fits Abigail and Betsey have?

10. According to Tituba, what does Christianity do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the way Conde implements voice in the text. Is Tituba's voice strong and clear? Is Tituba's voice very apparent? How can you tell the difference between Tituba's voice and the author's voice?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the defining role children play in Tituba's life. Consider the miscarriage she has as well as the role Betsey and Abigail play in her life.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role Hester plays in Tituba's life. Why does Tituba dream about Hester, and what do these dreams represent? Why is it significant that Hester hangs herself? How does her death affect Tituba?

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