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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 is Mary afraid will happen to her and her friends if they are found guilty of witchcraft?
(a) They will be drowned.
(b) They will be burned at the stake.
(c) They will be hanged.
(d) They will be grounded.

2. 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 wanted to be sure that his daughter could inherit it.
(c) He didn't think the town would obey him if they could easily remove him.
(d) He didn't think that he could live in the house without the deed.

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

4. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?
(a) As "fire and brimstone" sermons.
(b) As "light and fluffy" sermons.
(c) As "hellfire and bloody damnation" sermons.
(d) As "guilt and sin" sermons.

5. Abigail is sure that John Proctor still has feelings for her. What example does she use to back up her claim?
(a) He argues with his wife a lot.
(b) He sends her love letters.
(c) He looks up at her bedroom window.
(d) He made her a necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Parris and Abigail argue about her time at the Proctor house, she accuses Parris of something. What is it?

2. What does Abigail ultimately want from John Proctor?

3. What does Rebecca Nurse say say is afflicting Ruth and Betty?

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

5. What was Tituba doing while the other girls where dancing in the forest?

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