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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. Where did Hale find a witch the year before the current action in the play?
(a) Waverly.
(b) Wisteria.
(c) Boston.
(d) Beverly.

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

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

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

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 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Tituba doing while the other girls where dancing in the forest?

2. What was lying on the ground in the forest?

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

4. Who believes Ruth's condition is the work of Satan?

5. What year is this play set in?

(see the answer key)

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