The Sad Plight of Junius

Who wants to take a quiz about a man named Johannes Junius? Well, anyone who is interested in seventeenth century Germany and the persecution of witches.

In order to pass this test, you'll need to have read pages 348-353 in the Kors and Peters textbook. There are even more sources available on J. Junius...check your library for more info.

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. What position did Junius hold in the town of Bamberg?
Baker
Brewmeister
Librarian
Burgomeister
4. Why is the trial of J. Junius of particular interest to historians?
It took place in Germany
Junius was deemed innocent
It included Junius' smuggled letter
Junius was hanged instead of burned
5. How did Junius' alleged descent into witchcraft begin?
While watching reruns of "Bewitched"
When a grass-maid-like woman appeared to him
When he dressed up like a warlock for Halloween
When he participated in a demonfest
6. What new name did the spirits give Junius?
Krix
Cloven
Beteljuice
Mal-amute
7. What form is the familiar that transports Junius from bed to the sabbaths?
Black cat
Bay mare
Black dog
Pink unicorn
8. The initial means of torture used on Junius was:
thumb screws
leg screws
Lawrence Welk music
Pendulum
9. Did Junius name any others involved in witchcraft?
No, he did not.
Yes, Samantha and Darren
Yes, Herr Dictmayer and others
Yes, but we don't know their names
10. How many persons confessed against Junius?
Six
Five
Four
None
11. Did Junius have any children that we know of?
Yes, a daughter
Yes, a daughter and a son
Yes, a daughter and twin sons
No, he was childless
12. What did Vixen want Junius to do with regard to his children?
Take them to the witch sabbaths
Cut them up and grind them into witch powders
Kill both of them
Read the Malleus Malificarum to them
13. How was Junius put to death?
Burned at the stake
Drowned in the lake
Hanged in the town square
Poisoned
14. What adage might apply to this story?
A penny saved is a penny earned
Haste makes waste
Don't judge a book by its cover
Darned if you don't, darned if you do

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