New England Hauntings

What is the significance of New England in American history?

• It is home to the first settlers in America

• It is known for its haunted houses

• It is the birthplace of the Salem witch trials

• All of the above

What is the main reason for the fear of witches in New England?

• The strict code of behavior governed by the church

• The arrival of the Pilgrims

• The superstitions brought from the old world

• The War of Independence

Who are the ghosts that haunt the Daniel Benton homestead?

• The spirits of the Pilgrims

• The ghosts of the Salem witch trials

• The spirits of Elijah Benton and Jemima Barrows

• The souls of the Revolutionary War soldiers

Why did Jemima Barrows take care of Elijah Benton during his illness?

• She was his wife

• She was his sister

• She was his nurse

• She was his cousin

What happened to Jemima Barrows after Elijah Benton's death?

• She died of smallpox

• She married someone else

• She became a recluse

• She moved away from Tolland

What did Stephanie Speziali experience during her night at the Benton homestead?

• Voices and conversations from the basement

• A suffocating sensation in a room

• The presence of a ghost looking at her

• All of the above

Why is Salem, Massachusetts considered one of the most haunted places in America?

• It was the site of the Salem witch trials

• It is home to many ghostly apparitions

• It has a history of supernatural events

• All of the above

What was the cause of the bizarre behavior of the young girls in Salem?

• Witchcraft

• Calvinist religious beliefs

• Mental illness

• Mass hysteria

How many people were hanged during the Salem witch trials?

• 5

• 14

• 19

• 20

What is the current name of the location associated with the witch trials in Salem?

• The Joshua Ward House

• The Witch House

• The Salem Witch Museum

• The Witch Trials Memorial