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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Giles Corey feels Parris is too concerned with wealth. What does he offer as an example?
(a) Parris asked for a four bedroom home.
(b) Parris wanted to be paid on a monthly basis.
(c) Parris asked for extra firewood.
(d) Parris asked for the deed to his own house.

3. How many character witnesses are on John Proctor's list?
(a) Ninety-one.
(b) Eighty-one.
(c) Sixty-five.
(d) Thirty-two.

4. Who denounces the court at the end of Act 3?
(a) Cheever.
(b) Parris.
(c) Hale.
(d) Danforth.

5. Mrs. Putnam suggests in Act 1 that Parris be the first to announce this in Salem. What is it?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Famine.
(c) Piety.
(d) Witchcraft.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John Proctor do for a living?

2. When Hale arrives, what is he carrying?

3. John Proctor says there is only one thing keeping him from confessing. What is it?

4. Which of the ten commandments does John Proctor forget?

5. Who is able to calm Betty after she screams?

(see the answer key)

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