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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) John Proctor.
(c) Parris.
(d) Mr. Putnam.

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

3. What does Abigail call Elizabeth Proctor when discussing her reputation in Act 1?
(a) A sinner.
(b) A whiner.
(c) A liar.
(d) A martyr.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is this play set in?

2. What does Abigail say she does for John Proctor every night?

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

4. What does Mrs. Putnam claim is evidence that Betty has been involved in Witchcraft?

5. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?

(see the answer key)

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