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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. Why didn't Elizabeth stop Mary from leaving the house?

2. Who is Tituba sharing a room with?

3. How much was stolen from Parris' strongbox?

4. Which one of the girls caught in the forest admits they made it all up?

5. Cheever and Herrick arrive at the Proctor's with an arrest warrant. Who is it for?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Danforth suspicious of Hale?

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

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

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

6. What commandment does John Proctor forget and why?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Feelings of guilt affect Proctor and the story tremendously. Which other characters are driven to act or not act according to feelings of guilt? To what extent is guilt more powerful than blame?

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

Select one character and analyze how the theme of blame and guilt applies to that character.

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