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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. Who has heard that Hale has a "reputation for rationality" and tells him so?

2. Mrs. Putnam suggests in Act 1 that Parris be the first to announce this in Salem. What is it?

3. Who asks if Parris has gone through the "proper channels" to investigate witchcraft in Salem?

4. How many miles does John Proctor live from the church?

5. In what room are psalms being sung in Act 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Abigail dislike Elizabeth Proctor so much?

2. Why was Abigail really fired from being a servant to the Proctors?

3. Parris asks Hale to come to Salem to figure out why the Betty and Ruth are sick. Why does he call Hale and not another doctor?

4. Is Parris really living in poverty?

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

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

7. Why did Mrs. Putnam ask Ruth and Tituba to go into the forest?

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

9. Why is Rebecca Nurse able to calm Betty?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the most important lesson to be learned from this play? Use specific examples to support all claims.

Essay Topic 2

In America, we speak highly of a separation of church and state. Was this separation made in these trials? Is this lack of separation still a problem in this country? Choose specific examples to support all claims.

Essay Topic 3

Abigail was a servant and Tituba a slave. Yet, by the end of the play both young women wield a great deal of power. Consider other events in American history when formerly repressed groups quickly take on power. What are the similarities/difference? How is power gained and lost so easily? To what extent does guilt and blame play a role?

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