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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 1-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?
(a) She is angry when Betty reminds Abigail that she drank blood to punish Elizabeth.
(b) She is angry that the other girls are turning on her.
(c) She is scared that Betty is being controlled by evil spirits.
(d) She is angry that Betty is getting all of the attention.

2. How many of Mrs. Putnam's children have died?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Eight.
(d) Seven.

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

4. What does Abigail tell Parris that she and the girls where doing in the woods?
(a) Abigail admits they were dancing, but just for fun.
(b) Abigail admits they were dancing to cast a spell on Elizabeth Proctor.
(c) Abigail says they were picking berries.
(d) Abigail admits they lit a fire to keep warm, but they were not dancing.

5. What kind of expertise does Hale have?
(a) He is an expert in the demonic arts.
(b) He is an expert at exorcism.
(c) He is an expert in children's medicine.
(d) He is an expert in child psychology.

Short Answer Questions

1. Parris reminds Abigail in Act 1 that her reputation is at stake as well. What is he referring to?

2. Who suggests that Parris deny the rumor of witchcraft?

3. Mercy Lewis thinks Ruth is improving in Act 1 because she woke to do something. What was it?

4. What is Mary afraid will happen to her and her friends if they are found guilty of witchcraft?

5. Where did Hale find a witch the year before the current action in the play?

(see the answer key)

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