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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mary afraid will happen to her and her friends if they are found guilty of witchcraft?
(a) They will be drowned.
(b) They will be burned at the stake.
(c) They will be hanged.
(d) They will be grounded.

2. Who is the naked figure Parris sees disappear into the woods in Act 1?
(a) Elizabeth Proctor.
(b) Mercy Lewis.
(c) Abigail.
(d) Tituba.

3. When Hale arrives, what is he carrying?
(a) A long rope.
(b) Heavy books.
(c) A cane.
(d) Two suitcases.

4. Why is Herrick acting strangely when he visits Tituba and Sarah Good?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is depressed.
(c) He is filthy.
(d) He is drunk.

5. Giles Corey asks Hale to explain his wife's behavior. What particular behavior is he concerned about?
(a) His wife reads a lot of books.
(b) His wife doesn't go to church anymore.
(c) His wife has decided to become a nurse.
(d) His wife has stopped talking.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mary returns from court, in Act 2 she complains about something. What is it?

2. Which male character is arrested at the end of Act 3?

3. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?

4. What convinces Hale that the supernatural is involved, and the girls weren't just dancing?

5. What do Abigail and the girls do to scare Mary into denouncing John Proctor?

(see the answer key)

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