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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 thinks Ruth and Betty are simply suffering from a childish fit?

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

3. Who suggests that everyone put their faith in God and the doctor?

4. At the end of Act 1, what does Mr. Putnam threaten to do?

5. Mr. Putnam and John Proctor argue over the firewood. Who does it most likely belong to?

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

3. Giles tells Hale that John Proctor doesn't believe in witches. What is John Proctor's response?

4. To what extent is Betty really sick?

5. Why does Abigail dislike Elizabeth Proctor so much?

6. There is a disagreement about the kettle in the forest. Who disagrees and what about?

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

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

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

10. Why do John Proctor and Mr. Putnam not like one another?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does a character's socio-economic status affect him or her in terms of accusation and execution for witchcraft? Choose two characters with different socio-economic status and compare and contrast their fate within the story. To what extent does this difference in treatment exist today?

Essay Topic 2

Several characters in the play, like Parris are extremely concerned about their reputation. To what extent are we all just victims of reputation? How do labels and the society around us affect our behavior and the way we see ourselves? Is this natural human focus on reputation a benefit or a disadvantage or both?

Essay Topic 3

This play is centered around the blame game. When Abigail is afraid of trouble she blames Tituba. When Tituba feels threatened she blames Sarah Good. Witchcraft is a scapegoat for the death of Mrs. Putnam's children. Some claim that American's lack personal responsibility. To what extent is this an accurate statement about American society today? Use specific examples from the play and modern life to support all claims.

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