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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Hale arrives, what is he carrying?
(a) A cane.
(b) Two suitcases.
(c) Heavy books.
(d) A long rope.

2. Who asks if Parris has gone through the "proper channels" to investigate witchcraft in Salem?
(a) Mr. Putnam.
(b) Abigail.
(c) John Proctor.
(d) Rebecca.

3. Mary is upset and crying at the end of Act 2. Why?
(a) John Proctor insists that she cook for everyone in the house.
(b) John Proctor insists that she not go to court ever again.
(c) John Proctor insists that she take the doll back.
(d) John Proctor insists that she appear in court.

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

5. Why does John Proctor threaten to whip Abigail?
(a) Abigail is speaking against his wife.
(b) Abigail is throwing things at him.
(c) Abigail is hitting him.
(d) Abigail is hitting Elizabeth Proctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is this play set in?

2. What does Giles Corey's wife do with books after she reads them?

3. What does Cheever accuse John Proctor of doing on the Sabbath?

4. Who is surprised that the people of Salem haven't overthrown the courts already?

5. Why is Hathorne suspicious of Hale?

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