The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Ch 17 & 18

Vocabulary:

1) Malady A) A soft, heated, medicated mass spread on a cloth and

applied to the body for the purpose of healing.

2) Serenity B) A local official exercising administrative and judicial

authority

3) Poultice C) False and defamatory oral statements about a person

4) Docile D) A state of being marked by utter calm; tranquility

5) Slander E) To stir up; to excite; awaken

6) Rouse F) The state of being convinced; a strong belief or opinion

7) Conviction G) A disease or disorder of the body or mind

8) Magistrate H) Easily taught, led, or managed

Short Answer:

1) What “cures” were tried to help Mercy overcome her illness?

2) What events / coincidences led the community to go on a witch hunt?

3) What did Kit do after the crowd left Matthew’s house? Was this a smart thing to do? List the pros and cons she needed to consider before she made her choice.

4) How did Hannah end up safe? Why didn’t she want to leave right away? Where did she end up going?

5) What invitation was extended to Kit? Why didn’t she accept? Was this a good choice or not?

6) What explanation was offered for how Hannah escaped the mob? How did the crowd connect Kit with Hannah? Who leveled the charge of Witchcraft?

7) Where did Kit spend the night after being charged? Who came to visit her? How do you think her family will be able to help her?