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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. What is Mary afraid will happen to her and her friends if they are found guilty of witchcraft?
(a) They will be grounded.
(b) They will be drowned.
(c) They will be hanged.
(d) They will be burned at the stake.

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

3. What does John Proctor do for a living?
(a) He is owns a grocery store.
(b) He is a farmer.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is a coal miner.

4. John Proctor scolds Mary at the beginning of Act 1. What has she done that makes him angry?
(a) She ate the last piece of bread.
(b) She spilled wine on the table.
(c) She forgot to put the horses in the stable.
(d) She left the house without permission.

5. Who has heard that Hale has a "reputation for rationality" and tells him so?
(a) Giles.
(b) John Proctor.
(c) Mr. Putnam.
(d) Parris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two things does Tituba say the devil claimed he would give her if she did what he asked?

2. In what room are psalms being sung in Act 1?

3. Which adult was involved in putting the girls up to "conjuration"?

4. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?

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

(see the answer key)

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