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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When John Proctor is doubtful of Rebecca Nurse's guilt, Hale reminds him of something. What is it?
(a) That satan too, was once an angel.
(b) The Rebecca Nurse was no angel.
(c) That Rebecca Nurse killed those poor children.
(d) That Rebecca Nurse has had conversations with Satan.

2. Who suggests that Parris deny the rumor of witchcraft?
(a) Abigail.
(b) Mary.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Tituba.

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

4. Who attacks Mary during the Which trial in Act 2?
(a) Goody Osbourne.
(b) Rebecca Nurse.
(c) Sarah Good.
(d) Abigail.

5. Why didn't Elizabeth stop Mary from leaving the house?
(a) She was afraid of the legal and spiritual consequences.
(b) She needed a break from the girl and her silly stories.
(c) She was worried that she might hurt Mary's feelings.
(d) She wanted to hear what was happening in town.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the naked figure Parris sees disappear into the woods in Act 1?

2. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?

3. When the girls list the other names of people they've seen with the devil, what does Hale do?

4. Where did Parris live before he moved to Salem?

5. Who is able to calm Betty after she screams?

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