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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does John Proctor "forget" one of the commandments?
(a) He feels guilty.
(b) He is uncomfortable saying them in front of Hale.
(c) He is old and forgetful.
(d) He is stressed out.

2. Who does Parris reveal that Abigail disappeared with?
(a) Mercy Lewis.
(b) Rebecca Nurse.
(c) Tituba.
(d) Mary Warren.

3. What does Parris accuse John Proctor of doing to him?
(a) Mistreating Abigail.
(b) Leading a faction against him.
(c) Stealing his firewood.
(d) Being a heretic.

4. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?
(a) As "fire and brimstone" sermons.
(b) As "hellfire and bloody damnation" sermons.
(c) As "guilt and sin" sermons.
(d) As "light and fluffy" sermons.

5. What does Abigail ultimately want from John Proctor?
(a) She wants him to give her money.
(b) She wants to continue the affair.
(c) She wants him to kill his wife.
(d) She wants him to rehire her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character in Act 1 could be called a hypocrite?

2. Why does Elizabeth blame herself for John's infidelity?

3. What does Mrs. Putnam claim is evidence that Betty has been involved in Witchcraft?

4. At the beginning of Act 2, Elizabeth is upset with her husband. Why?

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

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