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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does this play take place?
(a) Salem, New Hampshire.
(b) Salem, Massachussetts.
(c) Salem, Virginia.
(d) Salem, Oregon.

2. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?
(a) She says John Proctor was unhappy with her cooking.
(b) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her.
(c) She says Elizabeth Proctor wanted her to do the work of a slave.
(d) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her cooking.

3. When Mrs. Putnam tells Hale about her dead children, what does Hale do?
(a) He tells Giles to ask his wife if she was present when they died.
(b) He visits another priest to ask for help.
(c) He consults his books to see if there are supernatural reasons.
(d) He questions the doctor as to her symptoms.

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

5. When Parris and Abigail argue about her time at the Proctor house, she accuses Parris of something. What is it?
(a) She accuses him of being mean to her.
(b) She accuses him of not wanting to support her.
(c) She accuses him of hitting her.
(d) She accuses him of trying to kill her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rebecca Nurse say say is afflicting Ruth and Betty?

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

3. What was lying on the ground in the forest?

4. What does Abigail call Elizabeth Proctor when discussing her reputation in Act 1?

5. When Hale arrives, what is he carrying?

(see the answer key)

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