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Salem Witch Trials
How much do you know about the Salem Witch Trials?
Quiz ID:
#6192
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(2.23)
Difficulty:
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Category:
History
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United States
Created By:
jppbl
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#1 In what year did the Salem Witch Trials take place?
Your Answer:
1 word, 4 letters.
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#2 How many people were hanged for allegedly being witches?
16
13
19
18
#3 What was the name of Rev. Parris's slave who (it is said) led some of the village girls in folk magic?
Your Answer:
1 word, 6 letters.
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#4 The first girl to be afflicted was __________.
Abigail Williams
Betty Parris
Ann Putnam
Mary Warren
#5 The youngest person to be arrested for witchcraft was how old?
8
7
2
4
#6 Who wrote "The Crucible", a famous play about the Salem Witch Trials?
Your Answer:
2 words, 12 letters. There are 2 alternate answers.
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#7 Which of the following was NOT used as evidence against the accused?
Poppets
Spectral evidence
Moles and other markings on the body
Broomsticks and cauldrons
#8 Being able to recite "The Lord's Prayer" was believed to be a sign of innocence.
True
False
#9 Giles Corey was one of 5 men hanged for being a witch.
True
False
#10 Over 500 people were imprisoned for witchcraft during the trials.
True
False
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