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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. When Parris and Abigail argue about her time at the Proctor house, she accuses Parris of something. What is it?
(a) She accuses him of trying to kill her.
(b) She accuses him of hitting her.
(c) She accuses him of not wanting to support her.
(d) She accuses him of being mean to her.

2. What does Abigail say she does for John Proctor every night?
(a) Rubs his feet.
(b) Dances for him.
(c) Cleans his kitchen.
(d) Waits for him.

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

4. What does Abigail claim John Proctor freed her from?
(a) Work as a servant.
(b) A well she fell into when she was little.
(c) Her moral shackles.
(d) Salem's false piety.

5. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?
(a) She is angry when Betty reminds Abigail that she drank blood to punish Elizabeth.
(b) She is angry that Betty is getting all of the attention.
(c) She is scared that Betty is being controlled by evil spirits.
(d) She is angry that the other girls are turning on her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?

2. How much money does Parris get each year to buy firewood?

3. What does Rebecca Nurse say say is afflicting Ruth and Betty?

4. When John Proctor reminds Mr. Putnam that "votes are not granted by the acre." What is he implying?

5. What is John Proctor's excuse for not attending church often?

(see the answer key)

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