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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. Parris reminds Abigail in Act 1 that her reputation is at stake as well. What is he referring to?
(a) Rumors are circulating as to why she was dismissed from serving Mr. and Mrs. Proctor.
(b) Rumors are circulating about her dancing naked in the forest.
(c) Rumors are circulating about her involvement in her own parent's death.
(d) Rumors are circulating as to her vampire tendencies.

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

3. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?
(a) He is afraid the girls will cast a spell on him.
(b) He doesn't believe in witchcraft.
(c) He is concerned about his reputation in Salem.
(d) He thinks she just has a cold and will be fine in a couple of days.

4. What does Abigail threaten to do to the girls if they admit to more than dancing?
(a) She will tell on them.
(b) She will kill them.
(c) She will beat them.
(d) She will run away.

5. What kind of expertise does Hale have?
(a) He is an expert in child psychology.
(b) He is an expert in the demonic arts.
(c) He is an expert in children's medicine.
(d) He is an expert at exorcism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?

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

3. What does Susana claim Dr. Griggs thinks might be the cause of Betty's illness?

4. Mercy Lewis thinks Ruth is improving in Act 1 because she woke to do something. What was it?

5. Who suggests that Parris deny the rumor of witchcraft?

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