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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. Where did Parris live before he moved to Salem?
(a) London.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Norway.
(d) Barbados.

2. Who complains that he/she is living in "poverty"?
(a) Hale.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Parris.
(d) Rebecca Nurse.

3. What is John Proctor's excuse for not attending church often?
(a) He says he has too much work to do.
(b) He says Parris' sermons are not worth the long trip.
(c) He says he is too busy chopping firewood.
(d) He says he goes to another church closer to his home.

4. Who is the naked figure Parris sees disappear into the woods in Act 1?
(a) Tituba.
(b) Elizabeth Proctor.
(c) Mercy Lewis.
(d) Abigail.

5. Parris reminds Abigail in Act 1 that her reputation is at stake as well. What is he referring to?
(a) Rumors are circulating about her dancing naked in the forest.
(b) Rumors are circulating as to her vampire tendencies.
(c) Rumors are circulating about her involvement in her own parent's death.
(d) Rumors are circulating as to why she was dismissed from serving Mr. and Mrs. Proctor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Act 1, what does Mr. Putnam threaten to do?

3. What does Mrs. Putnam claim is evidence that Betty has been involved in Witchcraft?

4. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?

5. What does John Proctor threaten to do to Mary if she doesn't go back to work?

(see the answer key)

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