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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 didn't like her cooking.
(c) She says Elizabeth Proctor wanted her to do the work of a slave.
(d) She says John Proctor was unhappy with her cooking.

2. What does Susana claim Dr. Griggs thinks might be the cause of Betty's illness?
(a) Supernatural causes.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Ghosts.
(d) Hysteria.

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

4. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?
(a) He doesn't believe in witchcraft.
(b) He is afraid the girls will cast a spell on him.
(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.

5. What was lying on the ground in the forest?
(a) A dress.
(b) An apple.
(c) A doll.
(d) A knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Tituba doing while the other girls where dancing in the forest?

2. Who is the Putnams' servant?

3. Where did Hale find a witch the year before the current action in the play?

4. When Susan leaves the Parris household she is asked a favor. What is it?

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

(see the answer key)

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