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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. Giles Corey feels Parris is too concerned with wealth. What does he offer as an example?
(a) Parris asked for the deed to his own house.
(b) Parris asked for a four bedroom home.
(c) Parris asked for extra firewood.
(d) Parris wanted to be paid on a monthly basis.

2. Mr. Putnam and John Proctor argue over the firewood. Who does it most likely belong to?
(a) John Proctor.
(b) Mr. Corey.
(c) Mr. Putnam.
(d) Mr. Parris.

3. Who is the naked figure Parris sees disappear into the woods in Act 1?
(a) Abigail.
(b) Mercy Lewis.
(c) Tituba.
(d) Elizabeth Proctor.

4. What does John Proctor threaten to do to Mary if she doesn't go back to work?
(a) Whip her.
(b) Fire her.
(c) Kill her.
(d) Ground her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Parris live before he moved to Salem?

2. What does Tituba "admit" the devil told her to do?

3. Who claims Tituba has knowledge of conjuration?

4. What was Tituba doing while the other girls where dancing in the forest?

5. When Hale first enters, who helps him with the things he is carrying?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Is Parris really living in poverty?

3. Rebecca Nurse makes a snide comment to Mrs. Putnam before she leaves Parris' home to go home. What is it and what is she implying?

4. Giles asks Hale about his wife's behavior. What is he concerned about?

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

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

7. Is Parris's main concern only for his daughter's health?

8. Why could Abigail be considered a mean character?

9. Where is Betty's mother in Act 1?

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

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