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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. Abigail is sure that John Proctor still has feelings for her. What example does she use to back up her claim?
(a) He made her a necklace.
(b) He argues with his wife a lot.
(c) He looks up at her bedroom window.
(d) He sends her love letters.

2. At the end of Act 1, what does Mr. Putnam threaten to do?
(a) He threatens to kill Parris.
(b) He threatens to sue.
(c) He threatens to leave.
(d) He threatens to stop chopping firewood.

3. Mercy Lewis thinks Ruth is improving in Act 1 because she woke to do something. What was it?
(a) She screamed.
(b) She laughed.
(c) She coughed.
(d) She sneezed.

4. What does Abigail say is wrong with Betty, when explaining her own actions to Parris?
(a) She says she fainted because her dress was too tight.
(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 from the smoke from the fire.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Parris live before he moved to Salem?

2. What is Mary afraid will happen to her and her friends if they are found guilty of witchcraft?

3. When Susan leaves the Parris household she is asked a favor. What is it?

4. Who suggests that everyone put their faith in God and the doctor?

5. What does John Proctor do for a living?

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