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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hale asks if these two men's children are "stricken" as well. Their children are not ill. Who are they?
(a) Giles and John Proctor.
(b) Mr. Putnam and John Proctor.
(c) Cheever and Danforth.
(d) Mr. Putnam and Parris.

2. When Mary returns from court, in Act 2 she complains about something. What is it?
(a) Helplessness.
(b) Fatigue.
(c) Illness.
(d) A swollen ankle.

3. In what room are psalms being sung in Act 1?
(a) The den.
(b) The parlor.
(c) The kitchen.
(d) The living room.

4. Abigail is sure that John Proctor still has feelings for her. What example does she use to back up her claim?
(a) He sends her love letters.
(b) He looks up at her bedroom window.
(c) He made her a necklace.
(d) He argues with his wife a lot.

5. At the end of Act 1, what does Mr. Putnam threaten to do?
(a) He threatens to kill Parris.
(b) He threatens to sue.
(c) He threatens to stop chopping firewood.
(d) He threatens to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who suggests that everyone put their faith in God and the doctor?

2. Why did Parris want the deed to his own house?

3. Mercy Lewis thinks Ruth is improving in Act 1 because she woke to do something. What was it?

4. When Hale first enters, who helps him with the things he is carrying?

5. How much money does Parris get each year to buy firewood?

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