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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 character is pregnant?
(a) Mrs. Putnam.
(b) Mary Warren.
(c) Elizabeth Proctor.
(d) Rebecca Nurse.

2. Why does Hale ask Danforth to delay the witch trial proceedings?
(a) The plaintiffs don't have proper representation.
(b) The defendants don't have proper representation.
(c) The people on the list all need to be questioned.
(d) The people on the list are all witches.

3. Giles regrets telling Hale that his wife did something. What is it?
(a) That his wife has been hiding dolls.
(b) That his wife goes missing after dinner.
(c) That his wife has been dancing.
(d) That his wife reads books.

4. When Mary returns from court, in Act 2 she complains about something. What is it?
(a) Helplessness.
(b) Fatigue.
(c) A swollen ankle.
(d) Illness.

5. In Act 2, John Proctor makes a promise to Elizabeth Proctor. What is it?
(a) To bring her home soon.
(b) To take care of Mary.
(c) Never to talk to Abigail again.
(d) Not to drink too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might the community do if Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor are killed?

2. Elizabeth asks that no one mention this word to her children. What is it?

3. How many character witnesses are on John Proctor's list?

4. In the end of Act 3, someone calls John Proctor "the devil's man" and betrays him. Who is it?

5. Who does Parris reveal that Abigail disappeared with?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

4. Why doesn't John Proctor want to go to the trials and show that Abigail is lying?

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

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

7. Giles thinks Mr. Putnam has other motives for suggesting witchcraft. What does Giles accuse Mr. Putnam of?

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

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

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

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