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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. What kind of expertise does Hale have?
(a) He is an expert in the demonic arts.
(b) He is an expert in children's medicine.
(c) He is an expert at exorcism.
(d) He is an expert in child psychology.

2. What does Rebecca Nurse say say is afflicting Ruth and Betty?
(a) A spell cast by the devil.
(b) A serious flu.
(c) A childish fit.
(d) A mild sore throat.

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

4. In what room are psalms being sung in Act 1?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The living room.
(c) The parlor.
(d) The den.

5. What does Mrs. Putnam claim is evidence that Betty has been involved in Witchcraft?
(a) Betty calls out for her dead mother.
(b) Betty starts speaking in a strange language.
(c) Betty has a wart on her thumb.
(d) Betty covers her ears and begins screaming when a psalm is sung.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?

2. How many miles does John Proctor live from the church?

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

4. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?

5. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?

(see the answer key)

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