Chapter 12 - "A Break with Charity"

What event is Susanna witnessing at the beginning of Chapter 12?

• A town meeting

• A church sermon

• A witch trial

• A funeral

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How does Susanna describe the atmosphere in Salem as the trials continue?

• Hopeful and joyful

• Fearful and tense

• Indifferent and bored

• Peaceful and calm

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What role does Ann Putnam Jr. play in the events of this chapter?

• She defends the accused

• She remains silent in the courtroom

• She leads the accusations

• She runs away from Salem

How does Susanna feel about the accusations made in court?

• She believes they are just

• She is fearful but skeptical

• She is indifferent to the situation

• She encourages the accusations

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Who is being accused of witchcraft in this chapter?

• Tituba

• Susanna’s father

• A well-respected townsman/woman

• Governor Phips

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What evidence is presented against the accused?

• A written confession

• The girls’ dramatic fits and visions

• A neighbor’s eyewitness account

• A book of spells found in the accused's home

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How do the girls behave in court, and how does it influence the judges?

• They remain calm and logical, swaying the judges with reason

• They throw tantrums and faint, making the judges believe them

• They apologize for lying, and the trials are halted

• They remain silent, letting the accused speak for themselves

What emotions does Susanna experience while watching the trials?

• Excitement and amusement

• Guilt and helplessness

• Anger and satisfaction

• Happiness and relief

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What does Susanna notice about how the townspeople react to the accusations?

• They protest loudly and refuse to believe the girls

• They are eager to punish the accused

• They laugh and joke about the trials

• They ignore the situation entirely

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How does Susanna's relationship with Ann Putnam Jr. evolve in this chapter?

• She starts to trust Ann more

• She realizes Ann is dangerous and manipulative

• She becomes Ann’s closest friend

• She confesses to Ann about knowing the truth

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