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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. Giles Corey feels Parris is too concerned with wealth. What does he offer as an example?

2. When Parris and Abigail argue about her time at the Proctor house, she accuses Parris of something. What is it?

3. What does Abigail say she does for John Proctor every night?

4. What does Parris accuse John Proctor of doing to him?

5. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Act 1, when Abigail feels cornered by Hale, she shifts the blame. Who does she blame onto and for what?

2. Why does Abigail threaten Betty and Tituba with death?

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

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

5. Why could Abigail be considered a mean character?

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

7. 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?

8. Is Parris really living in poverty?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one character from the play. To what extent does selfishness lead this character through the play? Does this self-focus serve as an advantage or a disadvantage to that character? How do the other characters view this selfish behavior? What is Miller trying to tell the reader by using the theme of selfishness with this character? Use specific examples to support all claims.

Essay Topic 2

One great thing about this play is that the characters are not simplistic. They are not all either good or evil, black or white. There are shades of gray. Students will choose their favorite character and compare his or her qualities, then decide whether he or she is mostly a "good guy" or mostly a villain. Then use specific examples to support each claim. Remind students: don't forget to address counter-arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Select one character and analyze how the theme of blame and guilt applies to that character.

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