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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 21-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which adult was involved in putting the girls up to "conjuration"?
(a) Mrs. Putnam.
(b) Mr. Putnam.
(c) Parris.
(d) John Proctor.

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

3. What is John Proctor's excuse for not attending church often?
(a) He says Parris' sermons are not worth the long trip.
(b) He says he goes to another church closer to his home.
(c) He says he has too much work to do.
(d) He says he is too busy chopping firewood.

4. How much money does Parris get each year to buy firewood?
(a) Three pounds.
(b) Six pounds.
(c) Five pounds.
(d) Ten pounds.

5. Why does John Proctor threaten to whip Abigail?
(a) Abigail is speaking against his wife.
(b) Abigail is throwing things at him.
(c) Abigail is hitting Elizabeth Proctor.
(d) Abigail is hitting him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks if Parris has gone through the "proper channels" to investigate witchcraft in Salem?

2. What does Abigail call Elizabeth Proctor when discussing her reputation in Act 1?

3. What does Parris accuse John Proctor of doing to him?

4. How old is Abigail?

5. Mr. Putnam and John Proctor argue over the firewood. Who does it most likely belong to?

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