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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John Proctor do for a living?
(a) He is a farmer.
(b) He is owns a grocery store.
(c) He is a coal miner.
(d) He is a doctor.

2. What does John Proctor threaten to do to Mary if she doesn't go back to work?
(a) Fire her.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Whip her.
(d) Ground her.

3. Which character is pregnant?
(a) Mary Warren.
(b) Elizabeth Proctor.
(c) Rebecca Nurse.
(d) Mrs. Putnam.

4. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?
(a) She is angry that the other girls are turning on her.
(b) She is scared that Betty is being controlled by evil spirits.
(c) She is angry when Betty reminds Abigail that she drank blood to punish Elizabeth.
(d) She is angry that Betty is getting all of the attention.

5. Mr. Putnam and John Proctor argue over the firewood. Who does it most likely belong to?
(a) Mr. Parris.
(b) John Proctor.
(c) Mr. Putnam.
(d) Mr. Corey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Abigail and the girls do to scare Mary into denouncing John Proctor?

2. Why does Hale ask Danforth to delay the witch trial proceedings?

3. John Proctor tears something to pieces in Act 2. What is it?

4. Toward the end of Act 1, Betty wakes from her trance-like state and calls out for someone. Who is it?

5. Which character warns everyone against jumping to conclusions?

(see the answer key)

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