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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What convinces Hale that the supernatural is involved, and the girls weren't just dancing?
(a) Parris says he saw a naked figure disappear into the forest.
(b) Parris says he saw something moving in the kettle.
(c) Mrs. Putnam says seven of her children died at birth.
(d) Mrs. Putnam says Sarah Good was her midwife.

2. What does Rebecca Nurse say say is afflicting Ruth and Betty?
(a) A childish fit.
(b) A serious flu.
(c) A spell cast by the devil.
(d) A mild sore throat.

3. Cheever and Herrick arrive at the Proctor's with an arrest warrant. Who is it for?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Mary.
(c) Parris.
(d) Mercy.

4. What does Giles Corey's wife do with books after she reads them?
(a) Organizes them.
(b) Stacks them.
(c) Hides them.
(d) Reads them again.

5. Who is the first person in Act 3 to claim to have proof that the girls are lying?
(a) Hale.
(b) Francis.
(c) Parris.
(d) Mr. Putnam.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is John Proctor's excuse for not attending church often?

3. What does Abigail ultimately want from John Proctor?

4. How many of Mrs. Putnam's children have died?

5. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?

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