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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. What does Mrs. Putnam claim is evidence that Betty has been involved in Witchcraft?
(a) Betty calls out for her dead mother.
(b) Betty covers her ears and begins screaming when a psalm is sung.
(c) Betty has a wart on her thumb.
(d) Betty starts speaking in a strange language.

2. Mercy Lewis thinks Ruth is improving in Act 1 because she woke to do something. What was it?
(a) She screamed.
(b) She coughed.
(c) She sneezed.
(d) She laughed.

3. When John Proctor reminds Mr. Putnam that "votes are not granted by the acre." What is he implying?
(a) Mr. Putnam is trying to use politics to gain land.
(b) In the upcoming election he won't get to vote more than once.
(c) Voting means more in a farming community.
(d) Just because Mr. Putnam is wealthy he doesn't have more say.

4. What does Abigail claim was in the kettle in the forest?
(a) Apple cider.
(b) Blood.
(c) Soup.
(d) Nothing.

5. 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.
(d) She says Elizabeth Proctor didn't like her cooking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What convinces Hale that the supernatural is involved, and the girls weren't just dancing?

2. How many miles does John Proctor live from the church?

3. Toward the end of Act 1, Betty wakes from her trance-like state and calls out for someone. Who is it?

4. When John Proctor insults Parris in Act 1, who asks him to take it back?

5. Abigail is sure that John Proctor still has feelings for her. What example does she use to back up her claim?

(see the answer key)

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