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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Putnam and John Proctor argue over the firewood. Who does it most likely belong to?
(a) Mr. Parris.
(b) John Proctor.
(c) Mr. Corey.
(d) Mr. Putnam.

2. What does Abigail threaten to do to the girls if they admit to more than dancing?
(a) She will run away.
(b) She will beat them.
(c) She will kill them.
(d) She will tell on them.

3. What does John Proctor do for a living?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is a coal miner.
(c) He is a farmer.
(d) He is owns a grocery store.

4. Why did Parris want the deed to his own house?
(a) He didn't think the town would obey him if they could easily remove him.
(b) He wanted to be sure that his daughter could inherit it.
(c) He didn't think that he could live in the house without the deed.
(d) He didn't think the community would respect him if he didn't own a nice house.

5. What does Abigail say is wrong with Betty, when explaining her own actions to Parris?
(a) She says she fainted from the smoke from the fire.
(b) She says she fainted from surprise when Parris appeared in the forest.q
(c) She says she fainted because her dress was too tight.
(d) She says she fainted from the heat while they were dancing.

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

7. What does Tituba "admit" the devil told her to do?
(a) Dance around the fire.
(b) Kill Sarah Good.
(c) Kill Parris.
(d) Make Abigail drink blood.

8. When Hale arrives, what is he carrying?
(a) Two suitcases.
(b) Heavy books.
(c) A long rope.
(d) A cane.

9. Who complains that he/she is living in "poverty"?
(a) Hale.
(b) Rebecca Nurse.
(c) Parris.
(d) Abigail.

10. In what room are psalms being sung in Act 1?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) The living room.
(c) The parlor.
(d) The den.

11. Why does John Proctor threaten to whip Abigail?
(a) Abigail is hitting Elizabeth Proctor.
(b) Abigail is throwing things at him.
(c) Abigail is speaking against his wife.
(d) Abigail is hitting him.

12. 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 being mean to her.
(b) She accuses him of hitting her.
(c) She accuses him of not wanting to support her.
(d) She accuses him of trying to kill her.

13. What was Tituba doing while the other girls where dancing in the forest?
(a) Waving her hands over the fire.
(b) Drinking blood.
(c) Chopping firewood.
(d) Dancing with them.

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

15. What is Parris's relationship to Abigail?
(a) Abigail is his cousin.
(b) Abigail is his adopted daughter.
(c) Abigail is his neice.
(d) Abigail is his little sister.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?

3. Abigail is sure that John Proctor still has feelings for her. What example does she use to back up her claim?

4. At the end of Act 1, what does Mr. Putnam threaten to do?

5. What two things does Tituba say the devil claimed he would give her if she did what he asked?

(see the answer keys)

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