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

2. When Hale arrives, what is he carrying?
(a) A cane.
(b) A long rope.
(c) Two suitcases.
(d) Heavy books.

3. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?
(a) As "hellfire and bloody damnation" sermons.
(b) As "light and fluffy" sermons.
(c) As "fire and brimstone" sermons.
(d) As "guilt and sin" sermons.

4. What does Abigail ultimately want from John Proctor?
(a) She wants him to give her money.
(b) She wants to continue the affair.
(c) She wants him to kill his wife.
(d) She wants him to rehire her.

5. Mrs. Putnam suggests in Act 1 that Parris be the first to announce this in Salem. What is it?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Witchcraft.
(c) Famine.
(d) Piety.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Abigail adds a name to Tituba's list of people working with the devil. What is that name?

5. How many people does Tituba claim to have seen with the devil?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Rebecca Nurse able to calm Betty?

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Abigail dislike Elizabeth Proctor so much?

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

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

9. Who probably has the most rights to the firewood, John Proctor or Mr. Putnam?

10. Is Parris really living in poverty?

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