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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?
(a) As "guilt and sin" sermons.
(b) As "fire and brimstone" sermons.
(c) As "light and fluffy" sermons.
(d) As "hellfire and bloody damnation" sermons.

2. What does Rebecca Nurse say say is afflicting Ruth and Betty?
(a) A mild sore throat.
(b) A childish fit.
(c) A spell cast by the devil.
(d) A serious flu.

3. In Act 4, Elizabeth tells John that a number of people have already confessed. How many?
(a) Two hundred.
(b) Twenty-five.
(c) One hundred.
(d) Seventy-five.

4. At the beginning of Act 2, Elizabeth is upset with her husband. Why?
(a) He was late for dinner.
(b) He was alone with Abigail.
(c) He told Abigail to come to dinner.
(d) He gave Abigail a gift.

5. Mr. Putnam and John Proctor argue over the firewood. Who does it most likely belong to?
(a) John Proctor.
(b) Mr. Parris.
(c) Mr. Corey.
(d) Mr. Putnam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Giles Corey feels Parris is too concerned with wealth. What does he offer as an example?

2. Who asks if Parris has gone through the "proper channels" to investigate witchcraft in Salem?

3. Why didn't Elizabeth stop Mary from leaving the house?

4. Who complains that he/she is living in "poverty"?

5. Abigail is sure that John Proctor still has feelings for her. What example does she use to back up her claim?

(see the answer key)

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