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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 two things does Tituba say the devil claimed he would give her if she did what he asked?
(a) Food and water.
(b) Clothing and shelter.
(c) Money and fame.
(d) Her freedom and a way back to Barbados.

2. Why did Parris want the deed to his own house?
(a) He didn't think the town would obey him if they could easily remove him.
(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 community would respect him if he didn't own a nice house.

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

4. When the girls list the other names of people they've seen with the devil, what does Hale do?
(a) Issues a death warrant.
(b) Sends Parris to jail.
(c) Sends for them to be brought back in irons.
(d) Laughs and says that is ridiculous.

5. Abigail adds a name to Tituba's list of people working with the devil. What is that name?
(a) Mrs. Putnam.
(b) Elizabeth Proctor.
(c) Rebecca Nurse.
(d) Bridget Bishop.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How old is 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?

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