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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. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?
(a) As "light and fluffy" sermons.
(b) As "guilt and sin" sermons.
(c) As "fire and brimstone" sermons.
(d) As "hellfire and bloody damnation" sermons.

2. Where did Hale find a witch the year before the current action in the play?
(a) Boston.
(b) Waverly.
(c) Beverly.
(d) Wisteria.

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

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

5. Who suggests that everyone put their faith in God and the doctor?
(a) Hale.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Parris.
(d) Rebecca.

Short Answer Questions

1. Parris reminds Abigail in Act 1 that her reputation is at stake as well. What is he referring to?

2. What does Susana claim Dr. Griggs thinks might be the cause of Betty's illness?

3. Who asks Rebecca Nurse to treat his daughter?

4. How old is Abigail?

5. Why does John Proctor threaten to whip Abigail?

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