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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Abigail adds a name to Tituba's list of people working with the devil. What is that name?
(a) Elizabeth Proctor.
(b) Mrs. Putnam.
(c) Rebecca Nurse.
(d) Bridget Bishop.

2. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?
(a) He doesn't believe in witchcraft.
(b) He thinks she just has a cold and will be fine in a couple of days.
(c) He is concerned about his reputation in Salem.
(d) He is afraid the girls will cast a spell on him.

3. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?
(a) As "hellfire and bloody damnation" sermons.
(b) As "fire and brimstone" sermons.
(c) As "light and fluffy" sermons.
(d) As "guilt and sin" sermons.

4. Who asks if Parris has gone through the "proper channels" to investigate witchcraft in Salem?
(a) Rebecca.
(b) Abigail.
(c) John Proctor.
(d) Mr. Putnam.

5. When Parris and Abigail argue about her time at the Proctor house, she accuses Parris of something. What is it?
(a) She accuses him of trying to kill her.
(b) She accuses him of being mean to her.
(c) She accuses him of not wanting to support her.
(d) She accuses him of hitting her.

6. What does Abigail ultimately want from John Proctor?
(a) She wants him to kill his wife.
(b) She wants to continue the affair.
(c) She wants him to give her money.
(d) She wants him to rehire her.

7. When Susan leaves the Parris household she is asked a favor. What is it?
(a) She is asked to bring the doctor for a second opinion.
(b) She is asked not to mention the supernatural.
(c) She is asked to close the door behind her.
(d) Shis asked to pray for Betty.

8. What does Abigail accuse Tituba of making her do?
(a) Take her clothes off.
(b) Run away from home.
(c) Drink blood.
(d) Lie.

9. Which character warns everyone against jumping to conclusions?
(a) Mrs. Putnam.
(b) Hale.
(c) John Proctor.
(d) Parris.

10. Where did Parris live before he moved to Salem?
(a) Barbados.
(b) London.
(c) Norway.
(d) Brazil.

11. When the girls list the other names of people they've seen with the devil, what does Hale do?
(a) Sends Parris to jail.
(b) Laughs and says that is ridiculous.
(c) Sends for them to be brought back in irons.
(d) Issues a death warrant.

12. What does Rebecca Nurse say say is afflicting Ruth and Betty?
(a) A mild sore throat.
(b) A childish fit.
(c) A serious flu.
(d) A spell cast by the devil.

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

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

15. What does Giles claim he was unable to do until his wife stopped reading and left the house?
(a) Wash the dishes.
(b) eat his dinner.
(c) Say his prayers.
(d) Finish his work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who complains that he/she is living in "poverty"?

2. Who is the naked figure Parris sees disappear into the woods in Act 1?

3. What does Abigail say she does for John Proctor every night?

4. What does Abigail tell Parris that she and the girls where doing in the woods?

5. When John Proctor insults Parris in Act 1, who asks him to take it back?

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