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

Kit read from the book John was reading.

Why was Kit's grandfather no longer wealthy?

His overseer ran off with all of his money.

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

"Only the guilty ones stay afloat."

Where is Kit travelling? Why?

Connecticut. She is going to live with family.

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Chapters 1-3 from The Witch of Blackbird Pond

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

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