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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who complains that he/she is living in "poverty"?
(a) Abigail.
(b) Rebecca Nurse.
(c) Hale.
(d) Parris.

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

4. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?
(a) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her cooking.
(b) She says John Proctor was unhappy with her cooking.
(c) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her.
(d) She says Elizabeth Proctor wanted her to do the work of a slave.

5. What does Susana claim Dr. Griggs thinks might be the cause of Betty's illness?
(a) Influenza.
(b) Hysteria.
(c) Supernatural causes.
(d) Ghosts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Abigail?

2. What does Abigail accuse Tituba of making her do?

3. Why did Parris want the deed to his own house?

4. Who suggests that everyone put their faith in God and the doctor?

5. How many miles does John Proctor live from the church?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Parris really living in poverty?

2. Mercy Lewis tells Parris that she thinks that Ruth is feeling better near the end of Act 1. What gives her the idea that she is on the mend?

3. To what extent is Betty really sick?

4. There is a disagreement about the kettle in the forest. Who disagrees and what about?

5. According to whom would Betty's scream be evidence of witchcraft and why?

6. When Reverend Hale first arrives, he enters Parris' home carrying something. What is he carrying and why would the author choose this object for this character?

7. Does Tituba come up with the idea of other townspeople talking to the devil?

8. Why might John Proctor not attend Parris' sermons?

9. Why did Mrs. Putnam ask Ruth and Tituba to go into the forest?

10. Rebecca suggests that they put their faith in "God and the doctor." Why is this an ironic statement?

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