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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 21-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is able to calm Betty after she screams?
(a) Elizabeth Proctor.
(b) Parris.
(c) Rebecca Nurse.
(d) Mrs. Putnam.

2. What is John Proctor's excuse for not attending church often?
(a) He says he goes to another church closer to his home.
(b) He says he is too busy chopping firewood.
(c) He says Parris' sermons are not worth the long trip.
(d) He says he has too much work to do.

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

4. What does Abigail ultimately want from John Proctor?
(a) She wants him to give her money.
(b) She wants him to kill his wife.
(c) She wants him to rehire her.
(d) She wants to continue the affair.

5. What character in Act 1 could be called a hypocrite?
(a) Tituba.
(b) Mary.
(c) Rebecca.
(d) Parris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?

2. What does Abigail say is wrong with Betty, when explaining her own actions to Parris?

3. At the end of Act 1, what does Mr. Putnam threaten to do?

4. How much money does Parris get each year to buy firewood?

5. What does Abigail threaten to do to the girls if they admit to more than dancing?

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