Question

Think Questions "At the Foot of the Gallows"

Answer 1

Answer:

1. This took place in the medieval times. I can infer this because women were still supposed to act a certain way. Not only that, but the guillotine was still being.
2. The plot of the story is that Carpenters tried to take advantage of Goody Hibbins's wealth, so they overcharged her. She decided to take legal actions against them, and she won. which was a problem in society.
3. She was falsely accused and her only crime is "having more wits than her neighbor".
4. Benevolence: Respect

I can infer that the "benevolence" means kindness because after her husband died more problems were starting to occur. It also states, "Her fellow lost respect for her, but they still respected Mr. Hibbin's enough to let the matter rest-for a time.