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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 is surprised that the people of Salem haven't overthrown the courts already?

2. Why does John Proctor "forget" one of the commandments?

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

4. Who is the first person in Act 3 to claim to have proof that the girls are lying?

5. How old is Mary Warren?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is John Proctor angry at Mary Warren?

6. Describe Tituba's state of mind at the opening of Act 4.

7. Why is Danforth suspicious of Hale?

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

9. In nearby Andover, the courts were overthrown and now Parris wants Danforth to delay any more trials. What is he worried about?

10. John Proctor will confess verbally, but won't sign the confession. Why?

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

Proctor is willing to confess verbally but not on paper. Why? What is it about the act of signing a confession that bothers him so much? Do the student agree or disagree with his logic?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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