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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 dancing naked in the forest.
(c) Rumors are circulating as to why she was dismissed from serving Mr. and Mrs. Proctor.
(d) Rumors are circulating about her involvement in her own parent's death.

2. What does Abigail say she does for John Proctor every night?
(a) Rubs his feet.
(b) Waits for him.
(c) Cleans his kitchen.
(d) Dances for him.

3. What does Abigail call Elizabeth Proctor when discussing her reputation in Act 1?
(a) A martyr.
(b) A whiner.
(c) A liar.
(d) A sinner.

4. Who believes Ruth's condition is the work of Satan?
(a) Hale.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Putnam.
(c) John Proctor.
(d) Elizabeth Proctor.

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

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

7. When John Proctor insults Parris in Act 1, who asks him to take it back?
(a) Mary.
(b) Betty.
(c) Rebecca.
(d) Abigail.

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

9. Who is able to calm Betty after she screams?
(a) Elizabeth Proctor.
(b) Mrs. Putnam.
(c) Parris.
(d) Rebecca Nurse.

10. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?
(a) He is concerned about his reputation in Salem.
(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 afraid the girls will cast a spell on him.

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

12. What does Mrs. Putnam claim is evidence that Betty has been involved in Witchcraft?
(a) Betty calls out for her dead mother.
(b) Betty has a wart on her thumb.
(c) Betty covers her ears and begins screaming when a psalm is sung.
(d) Betty starts speaking in a strange language.

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

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

15. What character in Act 1 could be called a hypocrite?
(a) Tituba.
(b) Parris.
(c) Mary.
(d) Rebecca.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does John Proctor threaten to whip Abigail?

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

3. Which adult was involved in putting the girls up to "conjuration"?

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

5. What does Abigail say is wrong with Betty, when explaining her own actions to Parris?

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