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

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

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

4. Parris reminds Abigail in Act 1 that her reputation is at stake as well. What is he referring to?
(a) Rumors are circulating about her involvement in her own parent's death.
(b) Rumors are circulating about her dancing naked in the forest.
(c) Rumors are circulating as to why she was dismissed from serving Mr. and Mrs. Proctor.
(d) Rumors are circulating as to her vampire tendencies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this play take place?

2. What character in Act 1 could be called a hypocrite?

3. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?

4. Why does John Proctor threaten to whip Abigail?

5. Where did Parris live before he moved to Salem?

(see the answer key)

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