View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 21-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year is this play set in?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1692.
(c) 1682.
(d) 1672.

2. Who is the naked figure Parris sees disappear into the woods in Act 1?
(a) Mercy Lewis.
(b) Elizabeth Proctor.
(c) Abigail.
(d) Tituba.

3. 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 smoke from the fire.
(c) She says she fainted from surprise when Parris appeared in the forest.q
(d) She says she fainted from the heat while they were dancing.

4. What does John Proctor threaten to do to Mary if she doesn't go back to work?
(a) Whip her.
(b) Fire her.
(c) Ground her.
(d) Kill her.

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 has a wart on her thumb.
(c) Betty starts speaking in a strange language.
(d) Betty covers her ears and begins screaming when a psalm is sung.

Short Answer Questions

1. John Proctor scolds Mary at the beginning of Act 1. What has she done that makes him angry?

2. Who asks if Parris has gone through the "proper channels" to investigate witchcraft in Salem?

3. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?

4. Mrs. Putnam suggests in Act 1 that Parris be the first to announce this in Salem. What is it?

5. Who is able to calm Betty after she screams?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 288 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample