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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Proctors have a surprise visitor in Act 2. Who is it?
(a) Hale.
(b) Parris.
(c) Rebecca Nurse.
(d) Mrs. Putnam.

2. Why is Hathorne suspicious of Hale?
(a) He thinks Hale is under the devil's spell.
(b) He believes Hale is trying to help Tituba escape.
(c) He believes Hale contributed to the uprising in Andover.
(d) He thinks Hale is a crook.

3. Who thinks Ruth and Betty are simply suffering from a childish fit?
(a) Rebecca Nurse.
(b) Tituba.
(c) John Proctor.
(d) Abigail.

4. Mary is upset and crying at the end of Act 2. Why?
(a) John Proctor insists that she take the doll back.
(b) John Proctor insists that she cook for everyone in the house.
(c) John Proctor insists that she appear in court.
(d) John Proctor insists that she not go to court ever again.

5. Why didn't Elizabeth stop Mary from leaving the house?
(a) She was worried that she might hurt Mary's feelings.
(b) She needed a break from the girl and her silly stories.
(c) She was afraid of the legal and spiritual consequences.
(d) She wanted to hear what was happening in town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Parris get each year to buy firewood?

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

3. How many miles does John Proctor live from the church?

4. What does Rebecca Nurse say say is afflicting Ruth and Betty?

5. When John Proctor insults Parris in Act 1, who asks him to take it back?

(see the answer key)

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