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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 1-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?
(a) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her.
(b) She says Elizabeth Proctor wanted her to do the work of a slave.
(c) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her cooking.
(d) She says John Proctor was unhappy with her cooking.

2. How many of Mrs. Putnam's children have died?
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Seven.
(d) Three.

3. What is Mary afraid will happen to her and her friends if they are found guilty of witchcraft?
(a) They will be burned at the stake.
(b) They will be hanged.
(c) They will be drowned.
(d) They will be grounded.

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

5. What does Abigail say is wrong with Betty, when explaining her own actions to Parris?
(a) She says she fainted from the smoke from the fire.
(b) She says she fainted because her dress was too tight.
(c) She says she fainted from surprise when Parris appeared in the forest.q
(d) She says she fainted from the heat while they were dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Putnam suggests in Act 1 that Parris be the first to announce this in Salem. What is it?

2. Who believes Ruth's condition is the work of Satan?

3. Where does this play take place?

4. What was lying on the ground in the forest?

5. What is Parris's relationship to Abigail?

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