Question

In "The Witch of Blackbird Pond," why do you think Kit went to Eleazer Kimberly's house?

a) Kit sought his advice on how to integrate into the community.
b) Kit wanted to learn more about herbal medicine from him.
c) Kit needed help and believed he could provide guidance.
d) Kit was interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with him.

Answer 1

Kit visited Eleazer Kimberly's house seeking help and guidance, not for integration advice, herbal medicine, or romance.

Step-by-step explanation:

In The Witch of Blackbird Pond, Kit went to Eleazer Kimberly's house because she needed help and believed he could provide guidance (Option c). The Witch of Blackbird Pond is a children's novel by American author Elizabeth George Speare, published in 1958. The story takes place in late 17th-century New England. It won the Newbery Medal in 1959.

This visit was motivated by her feeling of desperation and the need for assistance in her dire situation, but not due to seeking advice on integration, learning about herbal medicine, or pursuing a romantic relationship as the other options suggest.

In April 1687, 16-year-old Katherine Tyler (known as Kit) leaves her home in Barbados after her grandfather dies and a 50-year-old man tries to marry her. She relocates to Wethersfield, Connecticut to live with her Aunt Rachel, Uncle Matthew, and her two cousins, Judith and Mercy, in their Puritan community.