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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 21-32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many miles does John Proctor live from the church?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Ten.
(d) Six.

2. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?
(a) As "hellfire and bloody damnation" sermons.
(b) As "guilt and sin" sermons.
(c) As "fire and brimstone" sermons.
(d) As "light and fluffy" sermons.

3. Mrs. Putnam suggests in Act 1 that Parris be the first to announce this in Salem. What is it?
(a) Witchcraft.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Piety.
(d) Famine.

4. How much money does Parris get each year to buy firewood?
(a) Five pounds.
(b) Three pounds.
(c) Ten pounds.
(d) Six pounds.

5. When Parris and Abigail argue about her time at the Proctor house, she accuses Parris of something. What is it?
(a) She accuses him of being mean to her.
(b) She accuses him of not wanting to support her.
(c) She accuses him of hitting her.
(d) She accuses him of trying to kill her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?

2. Who is the naked figure Parris sees disappear into the woods in Act 1?

3. What does John Proctor do for a living?

4. What is John Proctor's excuse for not attending church often?

5. Who is the Putnams' servant?

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