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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 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 the heat while they were dancing.
(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.

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

3. Mrs. Putnam suggests in Act 1 that Parris be the first to announce this in Salem. What is it?
(a) Piety.
(b) Witchcraft.
(c) Famine.
(d) Poverty.

4. What was Tituba doing while the other girls where dancing in the forest?
(a) Dancing with them.
(b) Waving her hands over the fire.
(c) Drinking blood.
(d) Chopping firewood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Parris's relationship to Abigail?

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

3. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?

4. Which adult was involved in putting the girls up to "conjuration"?

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

(see the answer key)

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