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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who has heard that Hale has a "reputation for rationality" and tells him so?
(a) Giles.
(b) Mr. Putnam.
(c) Parris.
(d) John Proctor.

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

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

6. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?
(a) She is angry that Betty is getting all of the attention.
(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 scared that Betty is being controlled by evil spirits.

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

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

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

10. Who asks Rebecca Nurse to treat his daughter?
(a) Mr. Putnam.
(b) John Proctor.
(c) Parris.
(d) Giles Corey.

11. What does Abigail claim was in the kettle in the forest?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Blood.
(c) Soup.
(d) Apple cider.

12. Who thinks Ruth and Betty are simply suffering from a childish fit?
(a) John Proctor.
(b) Tituba.
(c) Rebecca Nurse.
(d) Abigail.

13. Parris reminds Abigail in Act 1 that her reputation is at stake as well. What is he referring to?
(a) Rumors are circulating as to her vampire tendencies.
(b) Rumors are circulating about her involvement in her own parent's death.
(c) Rumors are circulating as to why she was dismissed from serving Mr. and Mrs. Proctor.
(d) Rumors are circulating about her dancing naked in the forest.

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

15. Which adult was involved in putting the girls up to "conjuration"?
(a) John Proctor.
(b) Mr. Putnam.
(c) Mrs. Putnam.
(d) Parris.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?

2. Hale is embarrassed by a compliment on his rationality. Which character gives him the compliment?

3. Hale asks if these two men's children are "stricken" as well. Their children are not ill. Who are they?

4. What does Betty wake from her trance to do?

5. Who believes Ruth's condition is the work of Satan?

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