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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rebecca Nurse say say is afflicting Ruth and Betty?
(a) A spell cast by the devil.
(b) A mild sore throat.
(c) A childish fit.
(d) A serious flu.

2. Hale is embarrassed by a compliment on his rationality. Which character gives him the compliment?
(a) John Proctor.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Parris.
(d) Rebecca.

3. Who claims the list of witnesses is an attack on the court?
(a) Mr. Putnam.
(b) Giles.
(c) Hale.
(d) Parris.

4. Giles Corey asks Hale to explain his wife's behavior. What particular behavior is he concerned about?
(a) His wife reads a lot of books.
(b) His wife has stopped talking.
(c) His wife has decided to become a nurse.
(d) His wife doesn't go to church anymore.

5. Which of the ten commandments does John Proctor forget?
(a) Thou shalt not commit adultery.
(b) Thou shalt not kill.
(c) Honor thy mother and father.
(d) Thou shalt not covet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which adult was involved in putting the girls up to "conjuration"?

2. In Act 4, Elizabeth tells John that a number of people have already confessed. How many?

3. What year is this play set in?

4. Who is the first person in Act 3 to claim to have proof that the girls are lying?

5. What is John Proctor's excuse for not attending church often?

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