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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mrs. Putnam tells Hale about her dead children, what does Hale do?
(a) He tells Giles to ask his wife if she was present when they died.
(b) He consults his books to see if there are supernatural reasons.
(c) He visits another priest to ask for help.
(d) He questions the doctor as to her symptoms.

2. When John Proctor reminds Mr. Putnam that "votes are not granted by the acre." What is he implying?
(a) Just because Mr. Putnam is wealthy he doesn't have more say.
(b) In the upcoming election he won't get to vote more than once.
(c) Mr. Putnam is trying to use politics to gain land.
(d) Voting means more in a farming community.

3. Which character warns everyone against jumping to conclusions?
(a) John Proctor.
(b) Mrs. Putnam.
(c) Parris.
(d) Hale.

4. What does Rebecca Nurse say say is afflicting Ruth and Betty?
(a) A serious flu.
(b) A spell cast by the devil.
(c) A childish fit.
(d) A mild sore throat.

5. What might the community do if Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor are killed?
(a) The people may not pay their taxes.
(b) The people may leave Salem.
(c) The people may try to kill more witches.
(d) The people may riot and overthrow the court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mary is upset and crying at the end of Act 2. Why?

2. Which one of the girls caught in the forest admits they made it all up?

3. What is John Proctor's excuse for not attending church often?

4. Why does Elizabeth blame herself for John's infidelity?

5. At the end of Act 1, what does Mr. Putnam threaten to do?

(see the answer key)

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