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

3. When Parris and Abigail argue about her time at the Proctor house, she accuses Parris of something. What is it?
(a) She accuses him of not wanting to support her.
(b) She accuses him of being mean to her.
(c) She accuses him of trying to kill her.
(d) She accuses him of hitting her.

4. Who believes Ruth's condition is the work of Satan?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Putnam.
(b) John Proctor.
(c) Hale.
(d) Elizabeth Proctor.

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 from surprise when Parris appeared in the forest.q
(c) She says she fainted from the heat while they were dancing.
(d) She says she fainted because her dress was too tight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abigail threaten to do to the girls if they admit to more than dancing?

2. Who is the Putnams' servant?

3. How many of Mrs. Putnam's children have died?

4. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?

5. Where does this play take place?

(see the answer key)

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