The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Ch 1 & 2

Vocabulary:

________ 1) Disheartening A) Bodily adjustments to the motion of a ship at sea;

Ability to walk steadily on a boat free from sickness

________ 2) Tedious B) To fascinate, or charm; to gain a influence over by

means of magic or witchcraft

________ 3) Retching C) incapable of being touched; abstract

________ 4) Provisions D) Tiresome because of length or dullness; boring

________ 5) Sea legs E) The act of imposing a restriction or limitation; to hold

back by force

________ 6) Disembark F) An apparition of a living person seen usually as an

exact likeness and just before death; a ghost

________ 7) Constraint G) To deprive of courage and hope; discouraging

________ 8) Bewitched H) A stock of needed materials or supplies (esp. food)

________ 9) Repelled I) To come to pass; to happen to

________ 10) Wraith J) Driven back; repulsed; to turn away

________ 11) Befell K) Vomiting; trying to vomit

________ 12) Intangible L) To put ashore from a boat; to unload (cargo)

Short Answer

1) Identify several reasons / factors from the story that indicate Nat’s admiration of Kit.

2) From the story thus far, what do you know about Kit’s past life? Cite specific examples to validate your answer.

3) Why might the people have reacted so strongly to Kit’s rescuing the little girl’s doll?

4) What is the test for being a witch? Do you think this test is fair? Why or Why not?

5) Compare Kit’s background with that of the other puritans. Why might it be difficult for these different people to understand one another? What groups of people do you have trouble understanding? Why?

6) Compare Kit’s and Nat’s attitude toward slavery.

7) From their conversation, deduce how John felt about Kit’s choice of books to read.