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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the definition of the word crucible?
(a) A crucible is an unwavering ideal.
(b) A crucible is where they hang people.
(c) A crucible is a serious test of patience or beliefs.
(d) A crucible is a rule of thumb in a given situation.

2. How many of Mrs. Putnam's children have died?
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

3. What is Hale doing at the prison in Act 4?
(a) Trying to get the girls to come back to the trials with him.
(b) Trying to convince the girls to try to escape with him.
(c) Trying to convince the girls to admit they lied.
(d) Trying to get the girls to confess to save them from execution.

4. When Elizabeth is asked why she fired Abigail, what does she say?
(a) She fired Abigail out of jealousy.
(b) She fired Abigail for witchcraft.
(c) She fired Abigail for trying to kill her.
(d) She fired Abigail for being lazy.

5. Why is Mrs. Putnam suspicious of Sarah Good?
(a) Sarah was the midwife of six of her children.
(b) Sarah was the midwife of five of her children.
(c) Sarah was the midwife of four of her children.
(d) Sarah was the midwife of three of her children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Giles tries to defend his wife. What does he accuse Mr. Putnam of?

2. How many people does Tituba claim to have seen with the devil?

3. What does Rebecca Nurse say say is afflicting Ruth and Betty?

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

5. How many people are initially on trial for witchcraft?

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