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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who asks if Parris has gone through the "proper channels" to investigate witchcraft in Salem?
(a) Rebecca.
(b) Mr. Putnam.
(c) Abigail.
(d) John Proctor.

2. In Act 2, John Proctor makes a promise to Elizabeth Proctor. What is it?
(a) To take care of Mary.
(b) To bring her home soon.
(c) Never to talk to Abigail again.
(d) Not to drink too much.

3. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?
(a) He thinks she just has a cold and will be fine in a couple of days.
(b) He is afraid the girls will cast a spell on him.
(c) He is concerned about his reputation in Salem.
(d) He doesn't believe in witchcraft.

4. When the girls list the other names of people they've seen with the devil, what does Hale do?
(a) Issues a death warrant.
(b) Laughs and says that is ridiculous.
(c) Sends for them to be brought back in irons.
(d) Sends Parris to jail.

5. What is Rebecca Nurse charged with?
(a) The murder of Giles Corey.
(b) The murder of Elizabeth Proctor.
(c) The murder of Ruth and Betty.
(d) The murder of the Putnam children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Giles Corey feels Parris is too concerned with wealth. What does he offer as an example?

2. Where does this play take place?

3. Why is Mrs. Putnam suspicious of Sarah Good?

4. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?

5. Who is able to calm Betty after she screams?

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