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

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

3. What was Tituba doing while the other girls where dancing in the forest?
(a) Drinking blood.
(b) Chopping firewood.
(c) Waving her hands over the fire.
(d) Dancing with them.

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

5. When Parris and Abigail argue about her time at the Proctor house, she accuses Parris of something. What is it?
(a) She accuses him of not wanting to support her.
(b) She accuses him of hitting her.
(c) She accuses him of trying to kill her.
(d) She accuses him of being mean to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mary afraid will happen to her and her friends if they are found guilty of witchcraft?

2. Where does this play take place?

3. Who is the naked figure Parris sees disappear into the woods in Act 1?

4. How many of Mrs. Putnam's children have died?

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

(see the answer key)

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