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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 32-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Act 1, what does Mr. Putnam threaten to do?
(a) He threatens to leave.
(b) He threatens to stop chopping firewood.
(c) He threatens to sue.
(d) He threatens to kill Parris.

2. Where did Hale find a witch the year before the current action in the play?
(a) Boston.
(b) Wisteria.
(c) Waverly.
(d) Beverly.

3. What does Abigail say is wrong with Betty, when explaining her own actions to Parris?
(a) She says she fainted from the smoke from the fire.
(b) She says she fainted from surprise when Parris appeared in the forest.q
(c) She says she fainted because her dress was too tight.
(d) She says she fainted from the heat while they were dancing.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks if Parris has gone through the "proper channels" to investigate witchcraft in Salem?

2. What does Giles claim he was unable to do until his wife stopped reading and left the house?

3. How old is Abigail?

4. What does Abigail ultimately want from John Proctor?

5. When Susan leaves the Parris household she is asked a favor. What is it?

(see the answer key)

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