View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. John Proctor says people will admit to anything when this is the alternative. What is it?
(a) Torture.
(b) Embarrassment.
(c) Death.
(d) Exile.

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

5. Which adult was involved in putting the girls up to "conjuration"?
(a) Mr. Putnam.
(b) Mrs. Putnam.
(c) Parris.
(d) John Proctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hale arrives, what is he carrying?

2. Giles Corey asks Hale to explain his wife's behavior. What particular behavior is he concerned about?

3. Which character announces he/she doesn't believe in witches?

4. When Parris and Abigail argue about her time at the Proctor house, she accuses Parris of something. What is it?

5. How many miles does John Proctor live from the church?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 301 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample