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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the end of Act 3, someone calls John Proctor "the devil's man" and betrays him. Who is it?
(a) Tituba.
(b) Mary Warren.
(c) Abigail.
(d) Mercy Lewis.

2. How are the people in the trial "tested" for witchcraft?
(a) If they float in a lake, they are innocent.
(b) If they dance and the kettle is still they are innocent.
(c) If the girls scream, they are jailed.
(d) If they dance and the kettle moves they are guilty.

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

4. Why does Giles lose his case accusing Mr. Putnam of making a land grab?
(a) His witnesses are too scared to testify.
(b) He refuses to identify his witness.
(c) He has been bewitched.
(d) He doesn't have any evidence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Elizabeth is asked why she fired Abigail, what does she say?

2. Who doesn't believe Mary when she says she created the doll?

3. At the end of Act 1, what does Mr. Putnam threaten to do?

4. What year is this play set in?

5. Mr. Putnam and John Proctor argue over the firewood. Who does it most likely belong to?

(see the answer key)

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