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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. What does Abigail tell Parris that she and the girls where doing in the woods?

2. What does Mrs. Putnam claim is evidence that Betty has been involved in Witchcraft?

3. Why is Mrs. Putnam suspicious of Sarah Good?

4. How old is Abigail?

5. What is Mary afraid will happen to her and her friends if they are found guilty of witchcraft?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. Why could Abigail be considered a mean character?

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

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

7. Who probably has the most rights to the firewood, John Proctor or Mr. Putnam?

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

9. To what extent is Betty really sick?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The student will select a character that he/she feels behaves hypocritically. Is that character ultimately altruistic or selfish in motivation? Explain and support the answer with specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

How is witchcraft viewed in modern society? Compare and contrast the witches in the Crucible to a modern "witch." The student can use characters from movies, fiction, non-fiction, and television shows in his/her answer.

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