Exploring The Widow's Broom: A Fall Tale of Magic and Mystery

What happens to witches' brooms as they age?

• They change color.

• They become invisible.

• They lose their power of flight.

• They become faster.

Where did the witch land after her broom lost its power?

• In a city.

• In a forest.

• On a mountain.

• Beside a small white farmhouse.

How did Mina Shaw react when she first saw the broom sweeping by itself?

• She was indifferent.

• She was amused.

• She was angry.

• She was frightened.

What did the broom learn to do besides sweeping?

• Talk to animals.

• Fly again.

• Chop wood and fetch water.

• Cook meals.

Who was the first neighbor to see the broom?

• Mrs. Spivvy.

• Mr. Spivvy.

• One of the Spivvy children.

• A distant neighbor.

What did Mr. Spivvy think of the broom?

• He thought it was a blessing.

• He thought it was harmless.

• He thought it was funny.

• He thought it was evil.

How did the broom react when the Spivvy boys and their dog harassed it?

• It started crying.

• It knocked the boys on the head.

• It ran away.

• It ignored them.

What did the men from neighboring farms do to the broom?

• They took it to their homes.

• They burned it.

• They repaired it.

• They hid it.

What did Mina Shaw claim to have seen after the broom was burned?

• A magical creature.

• The ghost of the broom.

• The witch returning.

• A new broom.

What was the true identity of the 'ghost' broom?

• A trick by the witch.

• A real ghost.

• A new magical broom.

• The old broom covered in white paint.