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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. What does Abigail claim John Proctor freed her from?
(a) Her moral shackles.
(b) Work as a servant.
(c) Salem's false piety.
(d) A well she fell into when she was little.

2. What does John Proctor do for a living?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is owns a grocery store.
(c) He is a farmer.
(d) He is a coal miner.

3. Who is able to calm Betty after she screams?
(a) Rebecca Nurse.
(b) Elizabeth Proctor.
(c) Mrs. Putnam.
(d) Parris.

4. Why did Parris want the deed to his own house?
(a) He didn't think the community would respect him if he didn't own a nice house.
(b) He didn't think that he could live in the house without the deed.
(c) He wanted to be sure that his daughter could inherit it.
(d) He didn't think the town would obey him if they could easily remove him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When John Proctor reminds Mr. Putnam that "votes are not granted by the acre." What is he implying?

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

3. What character in Act 1 could be called a hypocrite?

4. Hale is embarrassed by a compliment on his rationality. Which character gives him the compliment?

5. Mercy Lewis thinks Ruth is improving in Act 1 because she woke to do something. What was it?

(see the answer key)

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