Discussion Director:

1. p. 1 paragraph 1
What is the setting of this story?
Mid-April, 1867, on the Dolphin (a ship), Connecticut River

2. p. 6 lines 6-9
Which one of the following describes Kitís appearance?
a. tangled brown curls
b. no gloves
c. red face
d. new clothes
Answer: d

3. p. 11, paragraph 8
What is Kitís main problem that she is facing?
She is from Barbados

4. p. 13, paragraph 3
Cause effect
Why does Goodwife Cruff insist that Kit is a witch?
Goodwife Cruff  insists that Kit is a witch because ěno respectable woman could keep afloat in the water like that.î

5. p. 27, paragraph 4
What do you predict will happen when Kit shows up at her auntís house? Why?
Answers will vary