2. Why doesn't Anna scold the stable boy?
(a) She sees that his face is worn and exhausted.
(b) The stable boy is not around.
(c) The stable boy starts crying.
(d) The stable boy is actually her son.

3. What does the crowd do to Anys?
(a) They take her to trial.
(b) They hang her.
(c) They let her go.
(d) They drown her.

4. Who is the mob beating near the old mine?
(a) Elinor.
(b) Mary.
(c) Old Mem.
(d) Anna.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is very vocal about their doubts as to the rector's plan?

2. Who is Jamie?

3. What happens to Anna as her father puts his hands on her at the tavern?

4. Who is Thomas Stanley?

5. How does Jamie help Anna in the field?

Short Essay Questions

1. What childhood memories are brought up to Anna as she helps Mary? How does this affect her?

2. What happens to Maggie Cantwell? What question arises in Anna as she thinks of Maggie and her father?

3. What does Anna do at the Bradfords'? How does she unwittingly cause a stir?

4. Who becomes a lodger at Anna's house? What is his trade?

5. What confrontation ensues at the Bradford household after Mompellion's sermon? Is anything resolved?

6. What does George tell Anna to do with his possessions? Why do you think he tells her this?

7. How does Anna help Mary Daniel? Whose knowledge and strength does she use to help her through this task?

8. How does Anna treat the visitor for the rector, who comes to the door? Why is this unusual?

9. What do the Bradfords do after the sermon in the Chapter, "Venom in the Blood"? How is this related to class?

10. What happened in Blackwell? What is Maggie Cantwell's condition?

(see the answer keys)

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