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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. 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 concerned about his reputation in Salem.
(c) He doesn't believe in witchcraft.
(d) He is afraid the girls will cast a spell on him.

2. Where does this play take place?
(a) Salem, Massachussetts.
(b) Salem, New Hampshire.
(c) Salem, Oregon.
(d) Salem, Virginia.

3. Which adult was involved in putting the girls up to "conjuration"?
(a) Mr. Putnam.
(b) John Proctor.
(c) Mrs. Putnam.
(d) Parris.

4. What year is this play set in?
(a) 1692.
(b) 1682.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1672.

5. Who is the Putnams' servant?
(a) Tituba.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Ruth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Parris's relationship to Abigail?

2. Mrs. Putnam suggests in Act 1 that Parris be the first to announce this in Salem. What is it?

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

4. Where are Abigail's parents?

5. What does Abigail tell Parris that she and the girls where doing in the woods?

(see the answer key)

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