The New England Vampire Panic

What disease did the Brown family suffer from, which was misunderstood and led to superstitions?

• Tuberculosis

• Smallpox

• Cholera

• Influenza

What led the townspeople to believe that Mercy Brown was a vampire?

• Her body was missing from the grave

• She was seen walking at night

• She had bite marks on her neck

• Her body was well-preserved

What did the villagers do with Mercy Brown's heart and liver?

• Kept them as relics

• Threw them into the sea

• Burned them and mixed the ashes with water

• Buried them separately

Why was Mercy Brown's body so well-preserved?

• She was embalmed

• She was buried in a stone tomb during winter

• She was a vampire

• She was mummified

What is the moral of the story regarding the New England Vampire Panic?

• Science can explain everything

• Vampires are real

• Fear and superstition can lead to irrational actions

• Always trust local legends