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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 21-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is John Proctor's excuse for not attending church often?
(a) He says Parris' sermons are not worth the long trip.
(b) He says he is too busy chopping firewood.
(c) He says he goes to another church closer to his home.
(d) He says he has too much work to do.

2. When John Proctor reminds Mr. Putnam that "votes are not granted by the acre." What is he implying?
(a) Just because Mr. Putnam is wealthy he doesn't have more say.
(b) In the upcoming election he won't get to vote more than once.
(c) Voting means more in a farming community.
(d) Mr. Putnam is trying to use politics to gain land.

3. Where does this play take place?
(a) Salem, Oregon.
(b) Salem, New Hampshire.
(c) Salem, Massachussetts.
(d) Salem, Virginia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Hale find a witch the year before the current action in the play?

2. What does Abigail threaten to do to the girls if they admit to more than dancing?

3. Who asks Rebecca Nurse to treat his daughter?

4. What does Abigail say is wrong with Betty, when explaining her own actions to Parris?

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

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