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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. When Susan leaves the Parris household she is asked a favor. What is it?
(a) Shis asked to pray for Betty.
(b) She is asked to close the door behind her.
(c) She is asked not to mention the supernatural.
(d) She is asked to bring the doctor for a second opinion.

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

3. When Parris and Abigail argue about her time at the Proctor house, she accuses Parris of something. What is it?
(a) She accuses him of being mean to her.
(b) She accuses him of hitting her.
(c) She accuses him of not wanting to support her.
(d) She accuses him of trying to kill her.

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

5. Who suggests that everyone put their faith in God and the doctor?
(a) Abigail.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Parris.
(d) Hale.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Mercy Lewis thinks Ruth is improving in Act 1 because she woke to do something. What was it?

3. What does Abigail accuse Tituba of making her do?

4. How much money does Parris get each year to buy firewood?

5. Who is the Putnams' servant?

(see the answer key)

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