The Witch
(Chapters 1-8)
(Chapters 1-8)
Where did Kit come from before moving to Wethersfield?
Barbados
Who begins courting Judith, and how does she feel about it?
William Ashby, and she is pleased at first
Who is the author of the poem, "To My Dear and Loving Husband"?
Anne Bradstreet
In Puritan towns, this weekly gathering was required for everyone and often lasted most of the day.
Sabbath/Church
Why is Kit’s swimming ability unusual to the Puritans?
They see it as suspicious because women do not know how to swim.
Why is Prudence so afraid of her mother?
Her mother calls her stupid and forbids her to learn.
What literary device is this an example of:
I prize thy love more than whole mines of gold,
Or all the riches that the East doth hold.
Metaphor/hyperbole
What was the name of the first successful English colony in America?
Jamestown
What book did Kit give Prudence to help her read?
The New England Primer
How does Kit secretly help Prudence learn?
She teaches her to read and write at Hannah’s house.
What literary device is used here?
Her smile was as bright as the sun on the first day of summer vacation.
Simile
What was the Mayflower Compact?
An agreement for self-government among the Pilgrims.
Why did the townspeople mistrust Hannah Tupper?
She was a Quaker living apart, seen as a witch.
Why does Kit’s decision to teach Prudence cause trouble later?
It looks suspicious and dangerous to others, connected to witchcraft accusations.
This term describes the pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines in a poem, usually labeled with letters like AABB or ABAB.
Rhyme scheme
Why did many Puritans come to New England in the 1600s?
Freedom of religion/create a godly society.
What does the meadow near Hannah’s house symbolize for Kit?
Freedom/peace/escape from strict Puritan life
What inner conflict is Kit starting to face by chapter 14?
She feels a duty to her family but also a desire for freedom and to show kindness toward outsiders
Hannah Tupper’s small house is more than just a home. For Kit it stands for safety and acceptance, even though the townspeople fear it. What literary device is this an example of?
Symbolism
What year did the Pilgrims arrive on the Mayflower?
1620