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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Abigail?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eighteen.

2. Why doesn't Elizabeth admit that she fired Abigail for having an affair with her husband?
(a) She doesn't care about the affair.
(b) She doesn't know about the affair.
(c) She believes that Abigail put a spell on her husband.
(d) She is protecting her husband's reputation.

3. Why is Hathorne suspicious of Hale?
(a) He thinks Hale is a crook.
(b) He thinks Hale is under the devil's spell.
(c) He believes Hale contributed to the uprising in Andover.
(d) He believes Hale is trying to help Tituba escape.

4. In court, Abigail claims that Mary is bewitching her by doing what to her?
(a) Making her shiver by pulling on her shawl.
(b) Making her shiver, by sending a chill wind.
(c) Making her cold with her icy stare.
(d) Making her shawl move.

5. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?
(a) She is angry when Betty reminds Abigail that she drank blood to punish Elizabeth.
(b) She is scared that Betty is being controlled by evil spirits.
(c) She is angry that Betty is getting all of the attention.
(d) She is angry that the other girls are turning on her.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 4, Elizabeth tells John that a number of people have already confessed. How many?

2. What does Abigail threaten to do to the girls if they admit to more than dancing?

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

4. Mercy Lewis thinks Ruth is improving in Act 1 because she woke to do something. What was it?

5. What does Susana claim Dr. Griggs thinks might be the cause of Betty's illness?

(see the answer key)

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