What was the reminder with which Nat left Kit at her aunt's house?

"Only the guilty ones stay afloat."

Why was Kit's grandfather no longer wealthy?

His overseer ran off with all of his money.

Where is Kit travelling? Why?

Connecticut. She is going to live with family.

Why didn't Kit tell her aunt and uncle that she was coming to stay with them?

She was afraid they would say no if she asked first.

What was something Kit did while on the Dolphin that surprised John Holbrook?

Kit read from the book John was reading.

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Chapters 1-3 from The Witch of Blackbird Pond

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1
What was the reminder with which Nat left Kit at her aunt's house?
"Only the guilty ones stay afloat."
"Steady there! You haven't got your land legs yet."
"Then you might have a thought for somebody else!"
"You're not afraid of the wind and the salt, anyway."
2
Why was Kit's grandfather no longer wealthy?
He spent all his money on an expensive lifestyle.
His overseer ran off with all of his money.
The money was spent on medical bills.
He gave his money to a friend to marry and take care of Kit.
3
When does The Witch of Blackbird Pond take place? Who is the main character?
1793, Matilda Cook
1990, John Holbrook
1687, Kit Tyler
2013, Hannah Pratt
4
What does Kit bring with her from Barbados that causes difficulties for her aunt and uncle?
Her grandfather's furniture.
A cat.
Her boyfriend.
Seven trunks of clothes.
5
What did Kit do when the girl dropped her doll in the water?
She made a net and scooped it out.
She jumped in after it.
She turned the boat around.
She fished it out with a fishing pole.
6
Why did Kit's actions shock the people in the boat?
People didn't swim there.
They were amazed at her fishing ability.
They admired her quick thinking.
They were appalled that, being female, she would take control.
7
Where is Kit travelling? Why?
Connecticut. She is going to live with family.
Barbados. She is going to visit her aunt.
New York. She is going to live with family.
New Jersey. She is going to visit a friend.
8
Where has Kit lived all her life?
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
Barbados
9
Why didn't Kit tell her aunt and uncle that she was coming to stay with them?
She was afraid they would say no if she asked first.
She wanted to surprise them.
She wanted to stay home, but they had invited her.
She had told them, and they had forgotten about her arrival.
10
What was something Kit did while on the Dolphin that surprised John Holbrook?
Kit learned to steer the ship.
Kit read from the book John was reading.
Kit cried herself to sleep because she was homesick.
Kit made friends with Goodwife Cruff.

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