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

2. Who is the Putnams' servant?
(a) Mercy.
(b) Tituba.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Abigail.

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

4. Toward the end of Act 1, Betty wakes from her trance-like state and calls out for someone. Who is it?
(a) Abigail.
(b) Her dead mother.
(c) Parris.
(d) The devil.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the naked figure Parris sees disappear into the woods in Act 1?

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

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

5. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?

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