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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. Toward the end of Act 1, Betty wakes from her trance-like state and calls out for someone. Who is it?
(a) The devil.
(b) Her dead mother.
(c) Parris.
(d) Abigail.

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

3. What does Abigail claim was in the kettle in the forest?
(a) Blood.
(b) Soup.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Apple cider.

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

5. Abigail is sure that John Proctor still has feelings for her. What example does she use to back up her claim?
(a) He sends her love letters.
(b) He argues with his wife a lot.
(c) He made her a necklace.
(d) He looks up at her bedroom window.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two women does Tituba say she saw with the devil?

2. Hale asks if these two men's children are "stricken" as well. Their children are not ill. Who are they?

3. When John Proctor insults Parris in Act 1, who asks him to take it back?

4. How old is Abigail?

5. What two things does Tituba say the devil claimed he would give her if she did what he asked?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why was Abigail really fired from being a servant to the Proctors?

4. In Act 1, when Abigail feels cornered by Hale, she shifts the blame. Who does she blame onto and for what?

5. Were Betty and Abigail really just dancing in the forest?

6. Why could Abigail be considered a mean character?

7. Is Parris really living in poverty?

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

9. Why is Rebecca Nurse able to calm Betty?

10. Why does Abigail dislike Elizabeth Proctor so much?

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