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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. John Proctor tears something to pieces in Act 2. What is it?

2. Giles regrets telling Hale that his wife did something. What is it?

3. Who does Parris reveal that Abigail disappeared with?

4. If the accused character is found to be pregnant, how long will she be spared?

5. Who attacks Mary during the Which trial in Act 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Danforth suspicious of Hale?

2. Why doesn't John Proctor want to go to the trials and show that Abigail is lying?

3. John Proctor brings a long list of witnesses to attest to the fact that his wife and others never associated with the devil. Why is this list not helpful?

4. Why doesn't Hale believe John Proctor when he tells Hale that Abigail admitted they were just dancing and not practicing any witchcraft?

5. What will happen to Elizabeth now that she might be pregnant?

6. The town of Salem isn't doing well. What are some examples of how bad things have gotten since the trials?

7. Who is the only person that cares that John Proctor and Giles don't have lawyers? Why is he concerned?

8. Why is John Proctor angry at Mary Warren?

9. Danforth asks Mary to do something to prove that she was faking with the other girls. What is it and does she do it?

10. Why is John Proctor arrested at the end of Act 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Most of the victims accused of witchcraft in this play are women. Women are often associated with witchcraft more than men in movies and books as well. What are the political, social, or other reasons for this? To what extent is this a positive or a negative gender connection? Use specific examples to explain and support all claims.

Essay Topic 2

Some compare the witch hunts of Salem to the McCarthy trials in the '50s. Has this type of hysteria happened again since? Could it happen in the future? Provide specific examples and support for all claims.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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