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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. Which two women does Tituba say she saw with the devil?
(a) Elizabeth and Abigail.
(b) Mary and Mercy.
(c) Rebecca Nurse and Mrs. Putnam.
(d) Sarah Good and Goody Osburn.

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

3. Where are Abigail's parents?
(a) They disappeared.
(b) They are friends with Parris.
(c) They died.
(d) They are traveling.

4. What was Tituba doing while the other girls where dancing in the forest?
(a) Chopping firewood.
(b) Drinking blood.
(c) Dancing with them.
(d) Waving her hands over the fire.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Abigail?

2. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?

3. Giles Corey feels Parris is too concerned with wealth. What does he offer as an example?

4. What does Abigail call Elizabeth Proctor when discussing her reputation in Act 1?

5. At the end of Act 1, what does Mr. Putnam threaten to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Abigail dislike Elizabeth Proctor so much?

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

4. Why do John Proctor and Mr. Putnam not like one another?

5. Why could Abigail be considered a mean character?

6. Parris asks Hale to come to Salem to figure out why the Betty and Ruth are sick. Why does he call Hale and not another doctor?

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

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

9. Why does Abigail threaten Betty and Tituba with death?

10. Why might Mr. Putnam be suspicious of Sarah Good?

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