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Why did most of the people in the village avoid Mrs Salem?
Why did most of the people in the village avoid Mrs Salem?
- They were afraid of her witchcraft powers. (correct)
- She had a broken front tooth.
- She always scolded them when they approached her hut.
- She lived in a hut at the far end of the village.
What did the villagers believe about Mrs Salem's broken tooth?
What did the villagers believe about Mrs Salem's broken tooth?
- It was due to old age and poor dental hygiene.
- It was a symbol of power for performing witchcraft. (correct)
- It was just a common dental issue.
- It was a result of an injury from the past.
What type of food did the villagers believe Mrs Salem used onions for?
What type of food did the villagers believe Mrs Salem used onions for?
- To sell at the market for a profit.
- To plant in her garden for fresh produce.
- To feed young children before she killed them. (correct)
- To make delicious meals for herself.
Why were the children, including the narrator, not allowed to go near Mrs Salem's hut?
Why were the children, including the narrator, not allowed to go near Mrs Salem's hut?
What was the common belief among the villagers regarding Mrs Salem's hut?
What was the common belief among the villagers regarding Mrs Salem's hut?
What did the elders in the village claim about Mrs Salem's interactions with young children?
What did the elders in the village claim about Mrs Salem's interactions with young children?
Why did the villagers think Mrs Salem's choice of food when going to the market was suspicious?
Why did the villagers think Mrs Salem's choice of food when going to the market was suspicious?
Study Notes
Mrs Salem's Appearance and Life
- Mrs Salem was a strange-looking old lady who lived alone in a hut at the farthest end of the village.
- She had long grey hair, always tied up in a neat bun.
- Her broken front tooth was clearly visible when she talked or smiled.
The Village's Perception of Mrs Salem
- The villagers did not like Mrs Salem and avoided her.
- Most people wouldn't talk to her, and some wouldn't even smile or look at her when she smiled at them.
- Children were not allowed to go near her hut or look at her.
The Accusation of Witchcraft
- The villagers believed Mrs Salem was a witch.
- They thought her broken tooth was a symbol of power that enabled her to perform witchcraft.
- The elders told tales of Mrs Salem catching and killing young children as food.
- They believed her hut was full of the bones of the young children.
Mrs Salem's Market Activities
- When Mrs Salem went to the market, she would only buy onions and bread.
- The villagers believed the onions were used for witchcraft and the bread was used to feed the young children before she killed them.
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Test your reading comprehension skills with this passage about Mrs Salem, a strange-looking old lady who lived in a little hut at the farthest end of the village. Explore the story of why the villagers did not like her and how they reacted towards her.
