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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. Which two women does Tituba say she saw with the devil?
(a) Sarah Good and Goody Osburn.
(b) Elizabeth and Abigail.
(c) Rebecca Nurse and Mrs. Putnam.
(d) Mary and Mercy.

2. What was lying on the ground in the forest?
(a) A dress.
(b) A knife.
(c) An apple.
(d) A doll.

3. How many miles does John Proctor live from the church?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Three.

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

5. John Proctor scolds Mary at the beginning of Act 1. What has she done that makes him angry?
(a) She ate the last piece of bread.
(b) She left the house without permission.
(c) She forgot to put the horses in the stable.
(d) She spilled wine on the table.

Short Answer Questions

1. Abigail is sure that John Proctor still has feelings for her. What example does she use to back up her claim?

2. Hale asks if these two men's children are "stricken" as well. Their children are not ill. Who are they?

3. When the girls list the other names of people they've seen with the devil, what does Hale do?

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

5. What does Abigail call Elizabeth Proctor when discussing her reputation in Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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