2. Why was Tituba questioned by adults in Salem?

1. She was elected leader and needed to explain new village laws.
2. She was accused of witchcraft after the girls had strange fits.
3. She owned land and refused to share food with hungry neighbors.
4. She was a judge and decided which people could attend church.

3. What happened after Tituba confessed, according to the passage?

1. The town forgave everyone, and the trials ended the next day.
2. The girls stopped having fits, and the village stopped worrying.
3. Officials closed the courts because the confession solved the mystery.
4. More accusations followed, and many people were arrested or tried.

4. Which detail shows why the trials later seemed unfair?

1. People were punished based on fear, rumors, and weak evidence.
2. Everyone received lawyers, and every witness was carefully tested.
3. Only strangers were accused, and neighbors were never suspected.
4. Trials happened only in secret, and no one heard the charges.

5. Why might Tituba have been an easy target in Salem?

1. She was the wealthiest person and controlled most village property.
2. She was the most powerful judge and could arrest anyone quickly.
3. She had little power, so others could blame her more easily.
4. She owned the church building and refused to let people pray.

6. Which choice best describes what Tituba said in her confession?

1. She explained a drought and blamed it on storms and bad crops.
2. She told stories about witches, spirits, and dark secret meetings.
3. She described travel plans to return to England with the governor.
4. She listed village rules and explained how courts should behave.

7. What lesson does the 700L passage suggest?

1. Rumors always reveal the truth and should guide all decisions.
2. Strong leaders should punish people quickly without evidence.
3. Fear is harmless and never changes how communities treat others.
4. Panic can spread fast and lead to unfair choices and harm.

2. Why was Tituba especially vulnerable during the interrogations?

1. She controlled the court system and could order the judges around.
2. She was enslaved and had little social protection or legal power.
3. She was a wealthy merchant and faced jealousy from other families.
4. She was a minister and was trained to argue against all rumors.

3. What is the passage suggesting about Tituba’s confession?

1. It may have been influenced by coercion or a need to survive.
2. It was written calmly with lawyers and verified by many witnesses.
3. It was ignored by officials and had no effect on later events.
4. It proved the accused had magical powers that harmed the village.

4. Why did Tituba’s statements increase the number of accusations?

1. They convinced leaders that every problem was caused by weather only.
2. They proved the girls were pretending and ended all questioning fast.
3. They forced the court to release prisoners because the story was weak.
4. They suggested witchcraft was real and that many witches might exist.

5. What does “spectral evidence” mean in the passage?

1. Physical proof found at a crime scene, like tools or written notes.
2. Testimony from doctors who examined the accused for injuries and marks.
3. Claims that a person’s spirit appeared and caused harm to someone.
4. Records showing that the accused owned property and paid colony taxes.

6. Which factor does the passage say helped the trials continue?

1. Leaders refused to ask questions and avoided all public testimony.
2. Gossip, visions, and grudges were treated as believable accusations.
3. A clear scientific test proved guilt for every person accused early.
4. Courts required strong physical proof before any arrest could occur.

7. What warning does the 920L passage give to readers?

1. Fear and unequal power can create injustice when evidence is weak.
2. Courts should rely on rumors because stories are usually reliable.
3. Confessions always reveal truth and should end investigations quickly.
4. Strict communities never panic because rules prevent conflict and doubt.