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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 does Abigail tell Parris that she and the girls where doing in the woods?
(a) Abigail admits they were dancing, but just for fun.
(b) Abigail admits they lit a fire to keep warm, but they were not dancing.
(c) Abigail says they were picking berries.
(d) Abigail admits they were dancing to cast a spell on Elizabeth Proctor.

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

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

4. How old is Abigail?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Seventeen.

5. Who asks if Parris has gone through the "proper channels" to investigate witchcraft in Salem?
(a) Mr. Putnam.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Abigail.
(d) John Proctor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Abigail claim John Proctor freed her from?

3. When John Proctor reminds Mr. Putnam that "votes are not granted by the acre." What is he implying?

4. What was Tituba doing while the other girls where dancing in the forest?

5. Why does John Proctor threaten to whip Abigail?

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