Who is John Holbrook?

A scholar who wants to be a minister

Why did the Puritans believe in a strict moral code?

They believed they had a covenant with God to live righteously.

What does Kit’s experience with teaching at the dame school reveal about her character?

She is creative and wants to make learning enjoyable.

What is the Church of England?

The religion of England that combined Protestantism and Catholicism.

What was the Puritan attitude toward entertainment and leisure activities?

They saw many forms of entertainment as sinful distractions.

How does Kit's interaction with Goodwife Cruff foreshadow future trouble?

Goodwife Cruff immediately dislikes Kit and sees her as dangerous.

What do Judith and Mercy think about Kit’s arrival?

Judith is jealous, and Mercy is kind.

What is the significance of Kit’s fine clothing when she arrives in Wethersfield?

It sets her apart from the Puritans making her an object of suspicion.

Why does Kit hesitate to tell her relatives the full truth about her life in Barbados?

She fears they will think she is spoiled and lazy.

Who were the Puritans?

Strict Protestants who were escaping religious persecution from England.

How do the Puritans in Wethersfield react to Kit’s ability to swim?

They think she might be a witch.

What does Kit learn about the Puritans on the ship?

They are strict and value hard work.

What does Kit confess to Mercy?

That she has no skills in household chores

Why is Kit unprepared for life in Wethersfield?

She doesn't know how to work hard.

Why does Kit get in trouble for helping the schoolchildren with their lessons?

She lets them act out a Bible story.

How did the Puritans view education?

They valued education, especially so people could read the Bible.

Why does Kit Tyler leave Barbados to go to Connecticut?

She is going to live with her aunt and uncle.

What does Kit’s ability to read and her love for books suggest about her upbringing?

She had a privileged and well-educated childhood.

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1
Who is John Holbrook?
The captain of the Dolphin
Kit's cousin
A spy
A scholar who wants to be a minister
2
Why did the Puritans believe in a strict moral code?
They believed they had a covenant with God to live righteously.
They thought it would make them wealthier.
They wanted to impress the English monarchy.
They feared rebellion among their people.
3
What does Kit’s experience with teaching at the dame school reveal about her character?
She is unwilling to adapt to her new environment.
She enjoys challenging traditional Puritan beliefs.
She is creative and wants to make learning enjoyable.
She is impulsive and does not consider consequences.
4
What is the Church of England?
The religion of England that combined Protestantism and Catholicism.
A church building in England.
A church building in the USA built to look English.
A religion started in Spain much like Catholicism.
5
What was the Puritan attitude toward entertainment and leisure activities?
They saw many forms of entertainment as sinful distractions.
They required every town to have a theater for public performances.
They encouraged dancing and theater as forms of worship.
They believed in celebrating holidays with feasting and games.
6
How does Kit's interaction with Goodwife Cruff foreshadow future trouble?
Goodwife Cruff warns Kit about the dangers of Wethersfield.
Goodwife Cruff immediately dislikes Kit and sees her as dangerous.
Goodwife Cruff tells Kit she must leave town.
Goodwife Cruff tries to befriend Kit but is rejected.
7
How does Kit’s uncle, Matthew Wood, react when she arrives?
He is warm and loving.
He refuses to let her stay.
He is stern and cold.
He is overjoyed.
8
How does Kit react to Puritan church services?
She refuses to go.
She loves them.
She becomes an instant believer.
She finds them long and dull.
9
What is the name of the ship Kit travels on to Wethersfield?
The seafarer
The Mayflower
The Dolphin
The pirate ship
10
What do Judith and Mercy think about Kit’s arrival?
Judith is jealous, and Mercy is kind.
Both dislike her.
Mercy is jealous, Judith is kind.
Both are thrilled to have her.
11
What is the significance of Kit’s fine clothing when she arrives in Wethersfield?
It makes her a target for thieves.
It sets her apart from the Puritans making her an object of suspicion.
It proves that she is wealthier than her uncle.
It impresses the townspeople and gains her favor.
12
Why does Kit hesitate to tell her relatives the full truth about her life in Barbados?
She fears they will think she is spoiled and lazy.
She is worried they will send her back.
She does not remember much about her past.
She is ashamed of her family's past.
13
Who were the Puritans?
They were sent to America as prisoners by the English government.
Strict Protestants who were escaping religious persecution from England.
They were searching for gold and riches in the Americas.
They wanted to spread Catholicism.
14
How do the Puritans in Wethersfield react to Kit’s ability to swim?
They think she will drown.
They want her to teach their children to swim.
They really don't care. Duh.
They think she might be a witch.
15
What does Kit learn about the Puritans on the ship?
They dislike people from Barbados.
They enjoy storytelling and parties.
They love singing and dancing.
They are strict and value hard work.
16
What does Kit confess to Mercy?
That she had to sell all her belongings
That she ran away from Barbados
That she has no skills in household chores
That she was once engaged
17
Why is Kit unprepared for life in Wethersfield?
She does not practice Catholicisim.
She can't read of write.
She is afraid of the woods.
She doesn't know how to work hard.
18
Why does Kit get in trouble for helping the schoolchildren with their lessons?
She lets them act out a Bible story.
She lets them swim in the river.
She refuses to teach them to read.
She tells them stories about witches.
19
How did the Puritans view education?
They valued education, especially so people could read the Bible.
They believed it was unnecessary for most people.
They only allowed boys to be educated.
They did not establish schools in the colonies.
20
Why does Kit Tyler leave Barbados to go to Connecticut?
She is looking for a friend.
She is seeking religious freedom.
She is going to live with her aunt and uncle.
She is running from the law.
21
What does Kit’s ability to read and her love for books suggest about her upbringing?
She was expected to take over her grandfather’s estate.
She was preparing to become a minister’s wife.
She had a privileged and well-educated childhood.
She was likely trained as a teacher in Barbados.

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