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

2. How old is Abigail?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Seventeen.

3. What does Tituba know will happen to her if she doesn't "confess."
(a) She will be beaten.
(b) She will be killed.
(c) She will be forced to work for the Parris family forever.
(d) She will be thrown out.

4. Why does John Proctor threaten to whip Abigail?
(a) Abigail is hitting him.
(b) Abigail is throwing things at him.
(c) Abigail is hitting Elizabeth Proctor.
(d) Abigail is speaking against his wife.

5. Mr. Putnam and John Proctor argue over the firewood. Who does it most likely belong to?
(a) Mr. Parris.
(b) Mr. Corey.
(c) John Proctor.
(d) Mr. Putnam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who thinks Ruth and Betty are simply suffering from a childish fit?

2. What does Abigail say is wrong with Betty, when explaining her own actions to Parris?

3. What is Parris's relationship to Abigail?

4. What convinces Hale that the supernatural is involved, and the girls weren't just dancing?

5. What year is this play set in?

(see the answer key)

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