Ch. 16-21 Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Nat Eaton is punished for lighting jack-o-lanterns by being put in the stocks. His behavior and attitude toward Kit reflect that…?

A

He is upset and jealous by Kit’s engagement to William

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2
Q

A major consequence of Nat Eaton’s Halloween prank is he…?

A

Is ordered never to return to Wethersfield

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3
Q

John Holbrook’s enlistment in the Massachusetts militia casts doubt on his…?

A

Engagement to marry Judith

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4
Q

At first, Matthew refuses to allow Rev. Bulkeley to help Mercy but then changes his mind. His actions indicate that…?

A

His loyalty to his daughter is stronger than his loyalty to his political beliefs

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5
Q

Matthew’s response to the townspeople’s accusation that Kit is a witch is…?

A

Anger

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6
Q

Kit jumps into the river again to…?

A

Draw the attention of the Dolphin’s crew

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7
Q

When Kit doesn’t accept Nat’s offer to escape on the Dolphin with Hannah it shows that she is…?

A

Loyal

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8
Q

Matthew Wood’s opinion of Kit changes because…?

A

Kit works hard like another daughter

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9
Q

The constable jails Kit because

A

Kit endangers the Wood family

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10
Q

When Kit is jailed, she hopes that she will be helped by…?

A

William Ashby

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11
Q

The most serious accusation of witchcraft against Kit is…?

A

Children sickened and died

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12
Q

Matthew’s defense of Kit as a good girl is weakened by Kit’s…?

A

Disobedience

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13
Q

Colonial law states that,”witchcraft is an art that may be learned and conveyed from one person to another.” Thus, Kit is arrested and charged because she is…?

A

Hannah Tupper’s friend

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14
Q

The most damaging evidence against Kit during the witchcraft investigation is…?

A

A copybook containing Prudence’s name

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15
Q

Prudence shows that the charge of witchcraft is false by…?

A

Demonstrating that she can read and write

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16
Q

Kit’s examination during the witchcraft inquiry is important because she…?

A

Risked being banished or executed

17
Q

When William Ashby tells Kit,”in our position people look to us for an example of what is right and proper,” he most likely means being

A

Conservative

18
Q

Kit’s first experience of winter in Connecticut matches her mood of…?

A

Loneliness

19
Q

Kit’s intention to sell her fashionable dresses to pay for a voyage back to Barbados indicates that she is…?

A

Responsible

20
Q

The personality trait that Kit admires most in Nat Eaton is…?

A

Dependability

21
Q

Throughout the novel Kit’s feelings are impacted by and mirror, the…?

A

Meadow and seasons

22
Q

What is the main conflict

A

Man vs. society

Kit is trying to fit in but she finally realizes that she cannot

23
Q

What is the climax of the novel

A

Ends relationship with William and decides to return to Barbados
Struggle to fit in is over

24
Q

What is the theme of the novel

A

Stay true to yourself

Don’t change for others

25
Q

The cancellation of the Thanksgiving holidays shows the

A

New royal governor’s power over the colonists