The Witch of Blackbird Pond Review

What was the name of the boat Kit went on?

• Dolphin

• Mayflower

• Nat's Boat Company

• Barbados Boat

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Out of all of these below which is the correct theme?

• Never judge, spread rumors, and above all never accuse.

• Never judge a book by its cover.

• Salem Witch Trials

• Judging is horrible in this book.

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"Once or twice she had seen the father furtively slip the child an extra morsel from his plate, but he was plainly too spineless to stand up for her against his shrew of a wife."

Read the sentence above then answer this question:

What does the word furtively mean?

• openly
• secretly
• boldly
• honestly

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What cite shows that kit was feeling cowardly?

• "Kit's courage failed her."

• "Kit was acting like a coward!"

• Kit was feeling cowardly no where in the book.

• Kit was feeling cowardly but there are no cites to prove it.

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Which of these options below are the best summary of "The Witch of Blackbird Pond"?

• The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a cookbook detailing recipes from the 17th century
• The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a science fiction novel set in outer space
• The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a story about a pirate who terrorizes a small village
• The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a novel about a young girl named Kit Tyler who moves to the Puritan colony of Connecticut and faces suspicion and accusations of witchcraft due to her unconventional behavior and friendship with an accused witch. She ultimately proves her innocence and finds acceptance in the community.

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What is the resolution of the story "The Witch of Blackbird Pond"?

• Kit Tyler is found guilty of witchcraft and sentenced to death.
• Kit Tyler is declared innocent of witchcraft charges and is free to live her life without fear of persecution.

• Kit Tyler escapes to a different colony to avoid persecution.
• Kit Tyler decides to become a witch and embrace her powers.

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What is the most important conflict in the book "The Witch of Blackbird Pond"?

• The disagreement between Kit and her uncle Matthew
• The clash between Kit's nature and the strict Puritan society of colonial Connecticut.

• The clash between Kit and the local wildlife
• The conflict between Kit and her best friend Prudence

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What is the climax of the book "The Witch of Blackbird Pond"?

• Kit is revealed to be a witch and is banished from the colony
• Kit escapes to a different colony to avoid being accused of witchcraft
• Kit is put on trial for witchcraft and is found not guilty.
• Kit is accused of witchcraft but is executed

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What is the most important event in the book "The Witch of Blackbird Pond"?

• Kit being accused of being a witch and put on trial
• Kit joining a group of pirates on a treasure hunt
• Kit becoming the town's new schoolteacher
• Kit finding a hidden treasure in the woods

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Who is Kit's aunt?

• Mercy

• Judith

• Rachel

• Prudence

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