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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Pages 32-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Abigail adds a name to Tituba's list of people working with the devil. What is that name?
(a) Rebecca Nurse.
(b) Mrs. Putnam.
(c) Elizabeth Proctor.
(d) Bridget Bishop.

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

3. When John Proctor insults Parris in Act 1, who asks him to take it back?
(a) Betty.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Mary.
(d) Rebecca.

4. Hale asks if these two men's children are "stricken" as well. Their children are not ill. Who are they?
(a) Mr. Putnam and John Proctor.
(b) Mr. Putnam and Parris.
(c) Cheever and Danforth.
(d) Giles and John Proctor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Parris accuse John Proctor of doing to him?

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

3. Who is the Putnams' servant?

4. What does Susana claim Dr. Griggs thinks might be the cause of Betty's illness?

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

(see the answer key)

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