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

2. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?
(a) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her cooking.
(b) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her.
(c) She says Elizabeth Proctor wanted her to do the work of a slave.
(d) She says John Proctor was unhappy with her cooking.

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

4. 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 as to her vampire tendencies.
(d) Rumors are circulating about her involvement in her own parent's death.

5. 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 hanged.
(c) They will be drowned.
(d) They will be burned at the stake.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Parris's relationship to Abigail?

3. What kind of expertise does Hale have?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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