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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. What was lying on the ground in the forest?
(a) A dress.
(b) A knife.
(c) A doll.
(d) An apple.

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

3. Who believes Ruth's condition is the work of Satan?
(a) Elizabeth Proctor.
(b) Hale.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Putnam.
(d) John Proctor.

4. Which adult was involved in putting the girls up to "conjuration"?
(a) John Proctor.
(b) Mrs. Putnam.
(c) Parris.
(d) Mr. Putnam.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?

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

3. Who is the Putnams' servant?

4. Where does this play take place?

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

(see the answer key)

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