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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 32-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the girls list the other names of people they've seen with the devil, what does Hale do?
(a) Laughs and says that is ridiculous.
(b) Sends Parris to jail.
(c) Issues a death warrant.
(d) Sends for them to be brought back in irons.

2. Where does this play take place?
(a) Salem, New Hampshire.
(b) Salem, Virginia.
(c) Salem, Oregon.
(d) Salem, Massachussetts.

3. Hale is embarrassed by a compliment on his rationality. Which character gives him the compliment?
(a) Rebecca.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Parris.
(d) John Proctor.

4. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?
(a) She says Elizabeth Proctor wanted her to do the work of a slave.
(b) She says John Proctor was unhappy with her cooking.
(c) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her cooking.
(d) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her.

5. What character in Act 1 could be called a hypocrite?
(a) Tituba.
(b) Mary.
(c) Rebecca.
(d) Parris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abigail tell Parris that she and the girls where doing in the woods?

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

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

4. Who claims Tituba has knowledge of conjuration?

5. At the end of Act 1, what does Mr. Putnam threaten to do?

(see the answer key)

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