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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character warns everyone against jumping to conclusions?
(a) John Proctor.
(b) Parris.
(c) Hale.
(d) Mrs. Putnam.

3. Why did Parris want the deed to his own house?
(a) He wanted to be sure that his daughter could inherit it.
(b) He didn't think the community would respect him if he didn't own a nice house.
(c) He didn't think the town would obey him if they could easily remove him.
(d) He didn't think that he could live in the house without the deed.

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

5. What does Abigail say is wrong with Betty, when explaining her own actions to Parris?
(a) She says she fainted from the heat while they were dancing.
(b) She says she fainted from surprise when Parris appeared in the forest.q
(c) She says she fainted because her dress was too tight.
(d) She says she fainted from the smoke from the fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Giles tries to defend his wife. What does he accuse Mr. Putnam of?

2. How old is Abigail?

3. Who suggests that Parris deny the rumor of witchcraft?

4. Who asks if Parris has gone through the "proper channels" to investigate witchcraft in Salem?

5. What character in Act 1 could be called a hypocrite?

(see the answer key)

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