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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Elizabeth is asked why she fired Abigail, what does she say?

2. Who does Parris reveal that Abigail disappeared with?

3. Who is the clerk of the court?

4. Why didn't Elizabeth stop Mary from leaving the house?

5. Who is Tituba sharing a room with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Hale believe John Proctor when he tells Hale that Abigail admitted they were just dancing and not practicing any witchcraft?

2. The town of Salem isn't doing well. What are some examples of how bad things have gotten since the trials?

3. Giles thinks Mr. Putnam has other motives for suggesting witchcraft. What does Giles accuse Mr. Putnam of?

4. Danforth asks Mary to do something to prove that she was faking with the other girls. What is it and does she do it?

5. Why is John Proctor arrested at the end of Act 3?

6. Hale is suspicious of John Proctor's religious commitment. Why?

7. What is Giles' wife accused of when she is arrested for witchcraft?

8. Why is Danforth suspicious of Hale?

9. Why does Elizabeth lie when asked about her husband's relationship with Abigail?

10. Why is John Proctor angry at Mary Warren?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does a character's socio-economic status affect him or her in terms of accusation and execution for witchcraft? Choose two characters with different socio-economic status and compare and contrast their fate within the story. To what extent does this difference in treatment exist today?

Essay Topic 2

Several characters in the play, like Parris are extremely concerned about their reputation. To what extent are we all just victims of reputation? How do labels and the society around us affect our behavior and the way we see ourselves? Is this natural human focus on reputation a benefit or a disadvantage or both?

Essay Topic 3

When there is power, there is often corruption. Yet there are different kinds of power. Choose from the following characters and show to what extent he or she had power and then to what extent he or she abused that power: Abigail, Mary Warren, Tituba, Parris, Danforth, Hale. Use specific examples to support all claims.

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