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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 1-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mary afraid will happen to her and her friends if they are found guilty of witchcraft?
(a) They will be burned at the stake.
(b) They will be grounded.
(c) They will be drowned.
(d) They will be hanged.

2. Who believes Ruth's condition is the work of Satan?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Putnam.
(b) John Proctor.
(c) Elizabeth Proctor.
(d) Hale.

3. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?
(a) She says John Proctor was unhappy with her cooking.
(b) She says Elizabeth Proctor wanted her to do the work of a slave.
(c) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her cooking.
(d) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was lying on the ground in the forest?

2. What does Abigail threaten to do to the girls if they admit to more than dancing?

3. Who is the Putnams' servant?

4. Which adult was involved in putting the girls up to "conjuration"?

5. What does Abigail say is wrong with Betty, when explaining her own actions to Parris?

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