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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 Parris's relationship to Abigail?
(a) Abigail is his little sister.
(b) Abigail is his cousin.
(c) Abigail is his adopted daughter.
(d) Abigail is his neice.

2. Danforth complains that Hale has no business in Salem after what he did. What did he do?
(a) Let his daughter conjure the devil.
(b) Quit the trials.
(c) Demanded more firewood.
(d) Allowed Abigail to trick everyone.

3. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?
(a) He thinks she just has a cold and will be fine in a couple of days.
(b) He is concerned about his reputation in Salem.
(c) He doesn't believe in witchcraft.
(d) He is afraid the girls will cast a spell on him.

4. What two things does Tituba say the devil claimed he would give her if she did what he asked?
(a) Clothing and shelter.
(b) Money and fame.
(c) Her freedom and a way back to Barbados.
(d) Food and water.

5. What does John Proctor threaten to do to Mary if she doesn't go back to work?
(a) Kill her.
(b) Fire her.
(c) Ground her.
(d) Whip her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Abigail's parents?

2. What does Susana claim Dr. Griggs thinks might be the cause of Betty's illness?

3. When Parris and Abigail argue about her time at the Proctor house, she accuses Parris of something. What is it?

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

5. Toward the end of Act 1, Betty wakes from her trance-like state and calls out for someone. Who is it?

(see the answer key)

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