Ch. 17 Questions Flashcards
Why did Rachel ask her husband to bring Rev. Bulkeley? Why does Matthew refuse
Rev. Bulkeley is a good doctor and might be able to help Mercy.
They have different political views and do not like each other.
Bulkeley is banned from the house
What does the Reverend’s visit indicate about Matthew wood’s character
Cares more about his family than his political beliefs????❤️
Why do you think the mysterious fever provoked the towns people’s hostility toward Hannah?
They believed God was cursing them for harboring a Quaker
since they do not have science, they believed it was a curse
they were scared of the sickness and because they didn’t understand it they blamed Hannah in fear
Summarize Matthew reaction to the towns people’s accusations. What is his reason for the epidemic
It is nonsense no woman could cause that plauge
it is the will of God
he will not participate in the witchhunt
Why does a local woman blame kit from Mercy’s illness? What is Matthew’s response to the accusation? What is this reveal about his character?
Kit is friends with Hannah
Goodwife Cruff probably spread rumors about her
Matthew screams at them and says “any man who slanders a member of my family has me to reckon with”
Show he is loyal and protective
How does the author describe Hannah during the rescue scene? What character traits are emphasize? Why do you think the author describes Hannah this way at this point in the plot?
Hannah breaks down and sobs like a child
she is upset and confused
she is not heartless witch that would cause a plague
she is a foil to kits strength
What personality traits does kit show during the crisis
Responsible; courageous; caring; strong; determined; selfless; strong-willed
What is Nat Eaton’s role in the rescue
He rows the boat to bring Hannah on board the dolphin
saves Hannah’s cat
brings Hannah to Saybrook
What does Nat offered to do for Kit? What is her response?
Offers to let kit live with him on the dolphin
She says she can’t without knowing how Mercy is and just leaving the family would make them look
Why do you think mercy does not say she is ill until kit notices? What does this indicate about mercy
Mercy didn’t want to cause trouble take focus off healing Judith
selfless/cares/helps others/giving
