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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Giles Corey feels Parris is too concerned with wealth. What does he offer as an example?
(a) Parris asked for a four bedroom home.
(b) Parris wanted to be paid on a monthly basis.
(c) Parris asked for the deed to his own house.
(d) Parris asked for extra firewood.

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

3. What does Parris accuse John Proctor of doing to him?
(a) Mistreating Abigail.
(b) Being a heretic.
(c) Stealing his firewood.
(d) Leading a faction against him.

4. When Hale first enters, who helps him with the things he is carrying?
(a) Mary Warren.
(b) Parris.
(c) Rebecca Nurse.
(d) Tituba.

5. Toward the end of Act 1, Betty wakes from her trance-like state and calls out for someone. Who is it?
(a) Her dead mother.
(b) Parris.
(c) Abigail.
(d) The devil.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this play take place?

2. What kind of expertise does Hale have?

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

4. Mercy Lewis thinks Ruth is improving in Act 1 because she woke to do something. What was it?

5. Who complains that he/she is living in "poverty"?

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