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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. How does Kit react to teaching the young children?

2. What meal does Kit try to help make?

3. Which sister tends to be more patient with Kit as she tries to learn the chores?

4. Until moving to the colonies, what role does religion play in Kit's life?

5. Who arrives while Kit is visiting Hannah in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kit's aunt receive her niece?

2. What happens when Kit first arrives in Wethersfield?

3. In Chapter 6, what role is Andros playing in the Colonies?

4. How does Rachel defend her niece's prayer-meeting attire to Matthew?

5. What different work activities does Kit try her hand at in Chapter 4 and how does she handle them?

6. What is William's initial opinion of the king's appointed governor coming to the Colonies?

7. How does Matthew react when he sees the dresses Kit has given his daughters?

8. Why are the schoolmaster and reverend upset when they come to the class to observe Mercy and Kit teaching?

9. How does Judith respond when Rachel suggests that she share her bed with Kit?

10. How does the author describe Kit's relatives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define narrative voice and the three most common types of narrative mode. What narrative mode is used in this novel? Please state whether or not you agree with the narrative mode the author uses in this novel and why.

Essay Topic 2

Liberty is an important aspect of the colonists' lives. Please: 1) Explain why liberty is so highly valued by the colonists, 2) Give some examples of how the colonists see liberty in their daily lives, and 3) Name one major symbol of liberty that the colonists esteem.

Essay Topic 3

Please note who the main character is in "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" and list at least four minor characters and their roles in the story. How do these characters contribute to the story? Why are they included?

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