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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 is incriminating about the doll found in John Proctor's house toward the end of Act 2?
(a) A woman of Elizabeth's age shouldn't be playing with dolls.
(b) It has a needle in it and Abigail was found with a needle in her stomach.
(c) Mary stuck the doll with a needle in order to hurt Abigail.
(d) Elizabeth created the doll as a Voodoo tool.

2. What does John Proctor refuse to do for Danforth?
(a) Give up his land.
(b) Ask for forgiveness.
(c) Pay his bail.
(d) Sign his name on the confession.

3. What is Rebecca Nurse charged with?
(a) The murder of Ruth and Betty.
(b) The murder of Giles Corey.
(c) The murder of the Putnam children.
(d) The murder of Elizabeth Proctor.

4. In court, Abigail claims that Mary is bewitching her by doing what to her?
(a) Making her shiver by pulling on her shawl.
(b) Making her shawl move.
(c) Making her cold with her icy stare.
(d) Making her shiver, by sending a chill wind.

5. John Proctor says there is only one thing keeping him from confessing. What is it?
(a) He won't confess out of spite.
(b) He won't confess until Abigail is executed.
(c) He won't confess because he is innocent.
(d) He won't confess until Elizabeth confesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. John Proctor says people will admit to anything when this is the alternative. What is it?

2. Mary gives Elizabeth a gift after spending all day at court. What is it?

3. What is Hale doing at the prison in Act 4?

4. Who is Tituba sharing a room with?

5. The Proctors have a surprise visitor in Act 2. Who is it?

Short Essay Questions

1. The town of Salem isn't doing well. What are some examples of how bad things have gotten since the trials?

2. Why is Danforth suspicious of Hale?

3. Why is John Proctor arrested at the end of Act 3?

4. In nearby Andover, the courts were overthrown and now Parris wants Danforth to delay any more trials. What is he worried about?

5. What will happen to Elizabeth now that she might be pregnant?

6. When Parris visits the prison, he appears tired and stressed out. Why?

7. John Proctor will confess verbally, but won't sign the confession. Why?

8. What is Giles' wife accused of when she is arrested for witchcraft?

9. Why won't Danforth just pardon Rebecca Nurse?

10. Hale is suspicious of John Proctor's religious commitment. Why?

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