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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. According to Parris, how many days per month does John Proctor attend church?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. Which one of the girls caught in the forest admits they made it all up?
(a) Mary.
(b) Tituba.
(c) Abigail.
(d) Mercy.

3. What surprising thing is learned about Elizabeth Proctor in Act 3?
(a) She planned to leave John Proctor.
(b) She is really a witch.
(c) She is having an affair.
(d) She is pregnant.

4. At the beginning of Act 2, Elizabeth is upset with her husband. Why?
(a) He was late for dinner.
(b) He gave Abigail a gift.
(c) He told Abigail to come to dinner.
(d) He was alone with Abigail.

5. What does Cheever accuse John Proctor of doing on the Sabbath?
(a) Working.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much was stolen from Parris' strongbox?

2. Who tries to calm Giles when he is removed from the vestry?

3. Why is Hathorne suspicious of Hale?

4. Who says that if John Proctor is executed he will consider himself a murderer?

5. Why does Elizabeth blame herself for John's infidelity?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Danforth suspicious of Hale?

2. Why doesn't Hale believe John Proctor when he tells Hale that Abigail admitted they were just dancing and not practicing any witchcraft?

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

4. Toward the end of Act 3, John Proctor finally attacks Abigail physically in court. What sends him over the edge?

5. In Act 2, what is Elizabeth Proctor accused of doing to Abigail?

6. Describe Tituba's state of mind at the opening of Act 4.

7. Who is the only person that cares that John Proctor and Giles don't have lawyers? Why is he concerned?

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

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

10. Elizabeth is worried that Abigail will do something and she turns out to be right. What is it?

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