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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In court, Abigail claims that Mary is bewitching her by doing what to her?
(a) Making her shawl move.
(b) Making her cold with her icy stare.
(c) Making her shiver by pulling on her shawl.
(d) Making her shiver, by sending a chill wind.

2. Who is the clerk of the court?
(a) Mr. Putnam.
(b) Mr. Herrick.
(c) Giles Corey.
(d) Mr. Cheever.

3. At the beginning of Act 2, Elizabeth is upset with her husband. Why?
(a) He was alone with Abigail.
(b) He was late for dinner.
(c) He gave Abigail a gift.
(d) He told Abigail to come to dinner.

4. If the accused character is found to be pregnant, how long will she be spared?
(a) One year.
(b) Two years.
(c) Six months.
(d) Nine months.

5. How many of Mrs. Putnam's children have died?
(a) Eight.
(b) Seven.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Abigail and the girls do to scare Mary into denouncing John Proctor?

3. According to Parris, how many days per month does John Proctor attend church?

4. What is Rebecca Nurse charged with?

5. Who denounces the court at the end of Act 3?

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