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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tituba know will happen to her if she doesn't "confess."
(a) She will be killed.
(b) She will be forced to work for the Parris family forever.
(c) She will be thrown out.
(d) She will be beaten.

2. At the end of Act 1, what does Mr. Putnam threaten to do?
(a) He threatens to leave.
(b) He threatens to sue.
(c) He threatens to stop chopping firewood.
(d) He threatens to kill Parris.

3. When John Proctor is doubtful of Rebecca Nurse's guilt, Hale reminds him of something. What is it?
(a) That satan too, was once an angel.
(b) That Rebecca Nurse killed those poor children.
(c) The Rebecca Nurse was no angel.
(d) That Rebecca Nurse has had conversations with Satan.

4. What year is this play set in?
(a) 1692.
(b) 1672.
(c) 1682.
(d) 1962.

5. How many miles does John Proctor live from the church?
(a) Six.
(b) Ten.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who claims Tituba has knowledge of conjuration?

2. In Act 2, John Proctor makes a promise to Elizabeth Proctor. What is it?

3. John Proctor scolds Mary at the beginning of Act 1. What has she done that makes him angry?

4. When Mrs. Putnam tells Hale about her dead children, what does Hale do?

5. Early in Act 3, John Proctor hands Danforth something in court. What is it?

(see the answer key)

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