ACTIVITIES Before Reading
1 Read the story introduction on the first page of the book, and
the back cover. Which of these ideas would you agree with, and
which do you think the Puritans of New England would agree
with?
1 Adultery is a terrible sin which must be punished.
2 Adultery means a marriage has broken down and so it is
best for everyone to finish the marriage.
3 It is more important to forgive than to punish.
4 You should be kind to somebody who has sinned, and help
them to be good again.
5 You must never tell a lie.
6 If telling the truth will hurt another person, you should
stay silent.
7 A child of adultery is a bad child, and must stay away from
other children.