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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What convinces Hale that the supernatural is involved, and the girls weren't just dancing?
(a) Mrs. Putnam says seven of her children died at birth.
(b) Mrs. Putnam says Sarah Good was her midwife.
(c) Parris says he saw a naked figure disappear into the forest.
(d) Parris says he saw something moving in the kettle.

2. Which character warns everyone against jumping to conclusions?
(a) Parris.
(b) Hale.
(c) John Proctor.
(d) Mrs. Putnam.

3. Who suggests that Parris deny the rumor of witchcraft?
(a) Tituba.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Mary.
(d) Abigail.

4. What does Abigail threaten to do to the girls if they admit to more than dancing?
(a) She will tell on them.
(b) She will kill them.
(c) She will run away.
(d) She will beat them.

5. How many of Mrs. Putnam's children have died?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eight.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. When John Proctor is doubtful of Rebecca Nurse's guilt, Hale reminds him of something. What is it?

2. Who thinks Ruth and Betty are simply suffering from a childish fit?

3. Who is the Putnams' servant?

4. When John Proctor reminds Mr. Putnam that "votes are not granted by the acre." What is he implying?

5. John Proctor says people will admit to anything when this is the alternative. What is it?

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