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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 year is this play set in?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1672.
(c) 1692.
(d) 1682.

2. When Hale arrives, what is he carrying?
(a) A long rope.
(b) Two suitcases.
(c) Heavy books.
(d) A cane.

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

4. What is John Proctor's excuse for not attending church often?
(a) He says he is too busy chopping firewood.
(b) He says he has too much work to do.
(c) He says Parris' sermons are not worth the long trip.
(d) He says he goes to another church closer to his home.

5. What does Susana claim Dr. Griggs thinks might be the cause of Betty's illness?
(a) Supernatural causes.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Ghosts.
(d) Hysteria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?

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

3. What does Abigail ultimately want from John Proctor?

4. Toward the end of Act 1, Betty wakes from her trance-like state and calls out for someone. Who is it?

5. Where did Parris live before he moved to Salem?

(see the answer key)

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