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Quiz for Document 4–5: Cotton Mather, Testimony against Accused Witch Bridget Bishop, 1692

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. Which of the following best describes the evidence of witchcraft submitted in the Salem trials?

Evidence was primarily observations about strange coincidences or unexplained events.

The most damning evidence involved proof of sexual violence and harassment.

Much of the evidence consisted of racially charged defamations and insults.

The evidence hinted at deliberate sabotage by village outcasts and social outsiders.

2. What were the signs of Bishop’s witchcraft, as reported by the witnesses?

She told them herself that she was a witch.

They heard her deny the Bible and Christianity.

They saw her cast evil spells on her enemies.

They experienced many misfortunes and pains when she was around.

3. Which of the following best describes how New Englanders understood the causes of unexplained events?

They blamed unexplained events on bad luck.

They explained them using science.

They attributed them to supernatural causes.

They looked to the king and public officials for explanations.