Misc: Whose patron is St Theresa?

Questions

If someone gets out of a difficult situation, he is said to have saved his what?

A persuasive or flattering person is said to have the gift of what?

What symbolises the election of a new Pope?

In 1495 1st written record of Scotch Whiskey appears in Exchequer Rolls of---------- . Friar John Cor is the distiller.?

In 1638 1st earthquake recorded in US, at---------- , Mass.?