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

2. When Susan leaves the Parris household she is asked a favor. What is it?
(a) She is asked to close the door behind her.
(b) Shis asked to pray for Betty.
(c) She is asked not to mention the supernatural.
(d) She is asked to bring the doctor for a second opinion.

3. Who is able to calm Betty after she screams?
(a) Rebecca Nurse.
(b) Elizabeth Proctor.
(c) Parris.
(d) Mrs. Putnam.

4. Where are Abigail's parents?
(a) They are traveling.
(b) They are friends with Parris.
(c) They died.
(d) They disappeared.

5. Who thinks Ruth and Betty are simply suffering from a childish fit?
(a) Abigail.
(b) Rebecca Nurse.
(c) John Proctor.
(d) Tituba.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Putnams' servant?

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

3. Mrs. Putnam suggests in Act 1 that Parris be the first to announce this in Salem. What is it?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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