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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Abigail is sure that John Proctor still has feelings for her. What example does she use to back up her claim?
(a) He sends her love letters.
(b) He made her a necklace.
(c) He looks up at her bedroom window.
(d) He argues with his wife a lot.

3. What does John Proctor threaten to do to Mary if she doesn't go back to work?
(a) Kill her.
(b) Ground her.
(c) Whip her.
(d) Fire her.

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

5. Who is the Putnams' servant?
(a) Mercy.
(b) Ruth.
(c) Abigail.
(d) Tituba.

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

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

8. Where are Abigail's parents?
(a) They are traveling.
(b) They died.
(c) They disappeared.
(d) They are friends with Parris.

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

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

11. What was lying on the ground in the forest?
(a) A dress.
(b) A doll.
(c) An apple.
(d) A knife.

12. Who claims Tituba has knowledge of conjuration?
(a) Rebecca Nurse.
(b) Mr. Putnam.
(c) Mrs. Putnam.
(d) Elizabeth Proctor.

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

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

15. How much money does Parris get each year to buy firewood?
(a) Six pounds.
(b) Ten pounds.
(c) Five pounds.
(d) Three pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is John Proctor's excuse for not attending church often?

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

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

4. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?

5. Which character announces he/she doesn't believe in witches?

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