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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many people does Tituba claim to have seen with the devil?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

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

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

5. 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.

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

7. What does Abigail claim John Proctor freed her from?
(a) A well she fell into when she was little.
(b) Salem's false piety.
(c) Work as a servant.
(d) Her moral shackles.

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

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

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

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

12. Which character announces he/she doesn't believe in witches?
(a) Giles Corey.
(b) Rebecca Nurse.
(c) Mrs. Putnam.
(d) Parris.

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

14. Where did Hale find a witch the year before the current action in the play?
(a) Wisteria.
(b) Beverly.
(c) Boston.
(d) Waverly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When John Proctor reminds Mr. Putnam that "votes are not granted by the acre." What is he implying?

2. Who suggests that Parris deny the rumor of witchcraft?

3. What does John Proctor threaten to do to Mary if she doesn't go back to work?

4. Who thinks Ruth and Betty are simply suffering from a childish fit?

5. What does Abigail threaten to do to the girls if they admit to more than dancing?

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