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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Kit and Prudence decide to hide the hornbook?
(a) Hannah's house.
(b) Under Kit's bed.
(c) William's house.
(d) Under the pews in the Meeting House.

2. In response to the new governor, what are some of the colonists calling for?
(a) A peaceful protest.
(b) An armed rebellion.
(c) A petition to be signed stating they do not want the governor.
(d) A week of fasting.

3. When Kit arrives at her aunt's house, what disturbing news does she hear about John Holbrook?
(a) He has joined the militia to fight the Indians.
(b) He has decided that he too loves Kit.
(c) He has given up school to be a sailor.
(d) He has started working for the new governor.

4. What rumor does Nat hear when he returns with the Dolphin to Wethersfield?
(a) That William is already married.
(b) That William plans on marrying Kit.
(c) That William has been branded a Quaker.
(d) That William has decided to move to England.

5. Why does Hannah not want to leave her home at first even though Kit tells her of the angry crowd?
(a) Because Quakers do not run.
(b) Because she has nowhere to go.
(c) Because she does not believe Kit at first.
(d) Because she is afraid of being far away from her house.

6. Whom does John tell Kit he is in love with?
(a) Kit.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Judith.
(d) Hannah.

7. What food item does Rachel give to Kit to take to Hannah?
(a) A jug of milk.
(b) A tart.
(c) A sandwich.
(d) Cornbread.

8. How does Mr. Cruff respond when his daughter reads the Bible in front of the courtroom?
(a) He is proud that she can read.
(b) He is ashamed of her.
(c) He is angry that she can read.
(d) He is furious that she has been spending time with Kit.

9. When Matthew initially hears of the townspeople trying to go after Hannah, how does he respond?
(a) He decides to join them.
(b) He tries to dissuade them.
(c) He is too worried about his daughter to care.
(d) He tells them to do what they think is best, but he will not join.

10. Who is governor of the Connecticut Colony by Chapter 15?
(a) Sir Charles.
(b) Andros.
(c) The reverend.
(d) None of the above.

11. What cargo is Nat's ship carrying in Chapter 14?
(a) Horses.
(b) Cotton.
(c) English glass.
(d) Slaves.

12. What does Kit confess to Nat?
(a) She is in love with William.
(b) She is not really happy.
(c) She is not treated well.
(d) She hates her family.

13. Where do they lock Kit when she is arrested?
(a) In the stocks in the center of town.
(b) In the basement of the Meeting House.
(c) In a shed at the constable's house.
(d) In a cell at the local jailhouse.

14. What crimes is Kit charged with at her trial?
(a) Playing make-believe with children.
(b) Bringing fever down on the children.
(c) Dealing with Satan.
(d) Helping a witch escape.

15. Why does Prudence's mother think of her?
(a) That she is the smartest girl.
(b) That she can do anything she puts her mind to.
(c) That she is too stupid to learn to read.
(d) That she can learn if she tries and works hard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Not long after John's departure, what happens to Judith?

2. How does Kit's trial end?

3. What does Kit realize one day as she watches her uncle gazing at his land?

4. Who comes to visit Kit when she is locked away as a prisoner?

5. What are those individuals called who are against the rule of the king in the colonies?

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