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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Toward the end of Act 1, Betty wakes from her trance-like state and calls out for someone. Who is it?

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

4. Why did Parris want the deed to his own house?

5. How old is Abigail?

Short Essay Questions

1. Mercy Lewis tells Parris that she thinks that Ruth is feeling better near the end of Act 1. What gives her the idea that she is on the mend?

2. According to whom would Betty's scream be evidence of witchcraft and why?

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

4. Abigail and Parris are both concerned about their "reputation" in Salem. Why?

5. Is Parris's main concern only for his daughter's health?

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

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

8. Rebecca Nurse makes a snide comment to Mrs. Putnam before she leaves Parris' home to go home. What is it and what is she implying?

9. Why is Rebecca Nurse able to calm Betty?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Abigail may be considered an unlikable character. But some would argue that she acted badly due to a lack of love and guidance. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Is Abigail a true villain, or merely a victim of circumstance?

Essay Topic 2

Feelings of guilt affect Proctor and the story tremendously. Which other characters are driven to act or not act according to feelings of guilt? To what extent is guilt more powerful than blame?

Essay Topic 3

In Act 4, Elizabeth wants Proctor to have a chance to forgive himself. She has already forgiven him. What other characters could benefit from acts of forgiveness? How might it have changed the way things turned out? Could forgiveness change our modern world? In what ways?

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