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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Hale asks if these two men's children are "stricken" as well. Their children are not ill. Who are they?
(a) Cheever and Danforth.
(b) Giles and John Proctor.
(c) Mr. Putnam and John Proctor.
(d) Mr. Putnam and Parris.

3. Why does John Proctor "forget" one of the commandments?
(a) He is uncomfortable saying them in front of Hale.
(b) He feels guilty.
(c) He is stressed out.
(d) He is old and forgetful.

4. What was lying on the ground in the forest?
(a) A knife.
(b) A dress.
(c) A doll.
(d) An apple.

5. In Act 2, John Proctor makes a promise to Elizabeth Proctor. What is it?
(a) To take care of Mary.
(b) Not to drink too much.
(c) To bring her home soon.
(d) Never to talk to Abigail again.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does John Proctor threaten to whip Abigail?

2. In what room are psalms being sung in Act 1?

3. The Proctors have a surprise visitor in Act 2. Who is it?

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

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

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