The Penguin Book of Witches

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10 questions
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What time periods does the book primarily cover?

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Which famous witch trial is extensively documented in the book?

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What type of documents are included in the anthology?

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Katherine Howe is related to people accused of witchcraft in which location?

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What was a common accusation against alleged witches?

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How did society often respond to people accused of witchcraft?

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What role did gender play in witch accusations?

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What was the “Malleus Maleficarum”?

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What effect did witch trials have on communities?

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How does the book challenge modern perceptions of witches?