The Salem Witch Trials

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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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Paul Vroom
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9 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Salem Witch Trials took place between _________.
February 1792 and May 1793
February 1992 and May 1993
February 1692 and May 1693
February 1892 and May 1893
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who falsely accused innocent people of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials?
Abigail Williams
John Proctor
Reverend Hale
Judge Danforth
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who supported John Proctor and fought for the truth during the trials?
Abigail Williams
John Proctor
Reverend Hale
Judge Danforth
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.W.6.9A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What turned even the kindest people into animals during the trials?
Love and trust
Revenge, greed, and money
Fear and chaos
Justice and truth
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did John Proctor choose to die instead of lying to save his life?
To protect his family
To seek revenge
To gain money
To preserve his dignity
Tags
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were some important reasons for the accusations during the trials?
Visits by the devil
Desire for revenge, false accusations, and Puritan beliefs
Influence of Abigail and her friends
Lack of evidence and proof
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Salem Witch Trials reveal about the people in the community?
Their loyalty and trustworthiness
Their selfishness and greed
Their innocence and purity
Their fear and chaos
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.6.3
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What motivated some people to accuse their neighbors of witchcraft?
Love and compassion
Fear and desperation
Revenge and greed
Justice and fairness
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Salem, Massachusetts was settled in 1626 by _____________.
Puritans
Catholics
Muslims
Atheists
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