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

2. What is Parris's relationship to Abigail?
(a) Abigail is his cousin.
(b) Abigail is his neice.
(c) Abigail is his adopted daughter.
(d) Abigail is his little sister.

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

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

5. What year is this play set in?
(a) 1692.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1672.
(d) 1682.

Short Answer Questions

1. Parris reminds Abigail in Act 1 that her reputation is at stake as well. What is he referring to?

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

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

4. How old is Abigail?

5. What does Abigail say is wrong with Betty, when explaining her own actions to Parris?

(see the answer key)

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