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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Act 2, Elizabeth is upset with her husband. Why?
(a) He told Abigail to come to dinner.
(b) He was late for dinner.
(c) He gave Abigail a gift.
(d) He was alone with Abigail.

2. What does Danforth ask Mary to do to prove that she and the girls are lying?
(a) Pretend to faint.
(b) Pretend to shiver.
(c) Pretend to be bewitched.
(d) Pretend to be paralyzed.

3. Why didn't Elizabeth stop Mary from leaving the house?
(a) She was afraid of the legal and spiritual consequences.
(b) She wanted to hear what was happening in town.
(c) She needed a break from the girl and her silly stories.
(d) She was worried that she might hurt Mary's feelings.

4. Giles tries to defend his wife. What does he accuse Mr. Putnam of?
(a) Of using the trial to do the deeds of the devil.
(b) Of having an affair with his wife.
(c) Of using the trial to scare children.
(d) Of using the trial to get land.

5. Who claims the list of witnesses is an attack on the court?
(a) Giles.
(b) Mr. Putnam.
(c) Parris.
(d) Hale.

6. What does John Proctor refuse to do for Danforth?
(a) Ask for forgiveness.
(b) Pay his bail.
(c) Give up his land.
(d) Sign his name on the confession.

7. Danforth complains that Hale has no business in Salem after what he did. What did he do?
(a) Let his daughter conjure the devil.
(b) Allowed Abigail to trick everyone.
(c) Quit the trials.
(d) Demanded more firewood.

8. What were Giles Corey's final words?
(a) "More weight."
(b) "Forgive me."
(c) "More life."
(d) "She lies."

9. Which one of the girls caught in the forest admits they made it all up?
(a) Abigail.
(b) Mary.
(c) Tituba.
(d) Mercy.

10. What does Tituba say she and her "roommate" are doing in the room in Act 4?
(a) Waiting for Hale to bless them.
(b) Waiting for a visit from Abigail.
(c) Waiting for the devil to fly them to Barbados.
(d) Waiting for the jailer to set them free.

11. How many character witnesses are on John Proctor's list?
(a) Thirty-two.
(b) Ninety-one.
(c) Sixty-five.
(d) Eighty-one.

12. When Elizabeth is asked why she fired Abigail, what does she say?
(a) She fired Abigail for trying to kill her.
(b) She fired Abigail for witchcraft.
(c) She fired Abigail out of jealousy.
(d) She fired Abigail for being lazy.

13. In court, Abigail claims that Mary is bewitching her by doing what to her?
(a) Making her shawl move.
(b) Making her shiver by pulling on her shawl.
(c) Making her shiver, by sending a chill wind.
(d) Making her cold with her icy stare.

14. Danforth asks John Proctor if he has seen Rebecca Nurse with someone. Who is it?
(a) Mr. Putnam.
(b) Reverand Parris.
(c) Tituba.
(d) Satan.

15. When John Proctor is doubtful of Rebecca Nurse's guilt, Hale reminds him of something. What is it?
(a) The Rebecca Nurse was no angel.
(b) That satan too, was once an angel.
(c) That Rebecca Nurse killed those poor children.
(d) That Rebecca Nurse has had conversations with Satan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprising thing is learned about Elizabeth Proctor in Act 3?

2. According to Parris, how many days per month does John Proctor attend church?

3. What is incriminating about the doll found in John Proctor's house toward the end of Act 2?

4. What is Martha Corey accused of?

5. When John Proctor gets home from seeding the farm, he learns that Mary has been gone all day. Where was she?

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