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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who asks Rebecca Nurse to treat his daughter?
(a) John Proctor.
(b) Giles Corey.
(c) Parris.
(d) Mr. Putnam.

3. What is Martha Corey accused of?
(a) Cursing Elizabeth Proctor.
(b) Making a Voodoo doll of Abigail.
(c) Cursing a local farmer's pigs.
(d) Killing a Mrs. Putnam's children.

4. Where did Hale find a witch the year before the current action in the play?
(a) Wisteria.
(b) Beverly.
(c) Waverly.
(d) Boston.

5. What does Susana claim Dr. Griggs thinks might be the cause of Betty's illness?
(a) Hysteria.
(b) Supernatural causes.
(c) Influenza.
(d) Ghosts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Tituba doing while the other girls where dancing in the forest?

2. Who suggests that Parris deny the rumor of witchcraft?

3. Why did Parris want the deed to his own house?

4. Why does John Proctor threaten to whip Abigail?

5. How are the people in the trial "tested" for witchcraft?

(see the answer key)

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