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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Great Burning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maggie Cantwell come for Anna's help?
(a) She is accused of being a witch and needs somewhere to hide.
(b) She has traveled to the village to help Anna, and needs a place to stay.
(c) The Bradfords are leaving; she needs help getting her things.
(d) She has come looking for George.

2. Where does Maggie Cantwell go after the Bradfords throw her out?
(a) To Anna's house.
(b) To Blackwell.
(c) To Canterbury.
(d) With the Bradfords.

3. Why is Elinor looking through the Gowdies' herbs?
(a) To see if she can find things that will strengthen the healthy against the plague.
(b) She is actually looking for Anys's book of spells.
(c) She is looking for more poppy.
(d) She is burning the herbs because they are witchcraft.

4. Why does Anna go to the tavern after Maggie comes back?
(a) To see her father.
(b) To borrow a handcart.
(c) To get a drink.
(d) To remember Sam.

5. Who carries Mr. Viccars' body downstairs?
(a) Jamie.
(b) The rector.
(c) Sam.
(d) Anna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What predicament was Elinor in after her lover abandoned her?

2. What does the crowd do to the accused witch?

3. Who finishes the sermon for the rector?

4. What does Anna do as she leaves the Daniel's house?

5. What is the crowd told to do after they realize what they've done?

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