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

2. How many people does Tituba claim to have seen with the devil?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. When Mrs. Putnam tells Hale about her dead children, what does Hale do?
(a) He questions the doctor as to her symptoms.
(b) He tells Giles to ask his wife if she was present when they died.
(c) He consults his books to see if there are supernatural reasons.
(d) He visits another priest to ask for help.

4. 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 covers her ears and begins screaming when a psalm is sung.
(d) Betty starts speaking in a strange language.

5. Giles Corey feels Parris is too concerned with wealth. What does he offer as an example?
(a) Parris asked for the deed to his own house.
(b) Parris wanted to be paid on a monthly basis.
(c) Parris asked for a four bedroom home.
(d) Parris asked for extra firewood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?

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

3. When Hale first enters, who helps him with the things he is carrying?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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