Characters and Events in Blackbird Pond

In Chapter 12 of 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond', Kit navigates her new life in Wethersfield, engaging in various tasks like candle making and harvesting. She visits Blackbird Pond, meets Nat, and helps him with thatching a roof. They discuss themes of loyalty and identity. Upon returning home, Kit faces a confrontation with her family about her actions and associations.

What marks the end of the Dame school in the chapter?

• The beginning of winter

• The harvest season

• The arrival of a new teacher

• A festival in the town

What tasks are Kit and her family involved in after the school ends?

• Traveling to a nearby village

• Organizing a town meeting

• Harvesting crops and preparing for winter

• Building a new house

Why does Kit find it hard to visit Prudence and Hannah?

• She is busy with household tasks

• She is afraid of the dark

• She has no means of transportation

• She is forbidden by her family

What are Kit, Judith, and Rachel making for the winter?

• Woolen clothes

• Candles

• Preserved fruits

• Wooden furniture

What does Aunt Rachel give Kit before her visit to Blackbird Pond?

• A letter for Hannah

• A small package of apple tart

• A book to read

• A new dress

Who does Kit encounter at Blackbird Pond?

• A stranger

• Her uncle

• Nat

• Prudence

What task do Kit and Nat work on together?

• Mending a roof

• Painting a house

• Building a fence

• Planting a garden

What does Nat compare Kit to during their conversation?

• A parrot

• A crow

• A sparrow

• A canary

How does Kit's family react to her return from Blackbird Pond?

• They are curious

• They are upset

• They are welcoming

• They are indifferent