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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 does John Proctor do for a living?
(a) He is a farmer.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is owns a grocery store.
(d) He is a coal miner.

2. Who thinks Ruth and Betty are simply suffering from a childish fit?
(a) John Proctor.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Tituba.
(d) Rebecca Nurse.

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

4. Why did Parris want the deed to his own house?
(a) He didn't think the community would respect him if he didn't own a nice house.
(b) He didn't think the town would obey him if they could easily remove him.
(c) He wanted to be sure that his daughter could inherit it.
(d) He didn't think that he could live in the house without the deed.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Abigail ultimately want from John Proctor?

4. Who is the Putnams' servant?

5. What does Abigail say is wrong with Betty, when explaining her own actions to Parris?

(see the answer key)

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