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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 physically attacks Abigail in court?

2. Danforth complains that Hale has no business in Salem after what he did. What did he do?

3. In Act 4, Elizabeth tells John that a number of people have already confessed. How many?

4. When Mary returns from court, in Act 2 she complains about something. What is it?

5. In Act 2, John Proctor makes a promise to Elizabeth Proctor. What is it?

Short Essay Questions

1. Giles thinks Mr. Putnam has other motives for suggesting witchcraft. What does Giles accuse Mr. Putnam of?

2. Why does Elizabeth lie when asked about her husband's relationship with Abigail?

3. Elizabeth is worried that Abigail will do something and she turns out to be right. What is it?

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

5. In Act 2, what is Elizabeth Proctor accused of doing to Abigail?

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

7. 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?

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

9. When Parris visits the prison, he appears tired and stressed out. Why?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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