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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character announces he/she doesn't believe in witches?
(a) Mrs. Putnam.
(b) Rebecca Nurse.
(c) Parris.
(d) Giles Corey.

3. What kind of expertise does Hale have?
(a) He is an expert in the demonic arts.
(b) He is an expert at exorcism.
(c) He is an expert in children's medicine.
(d) He is an expert in child psychology.

4. Where did Hale find a witch the year before the current action in the play?
(a) Beverly.
(b) Wisteria.
(c) Boston.
(d) Waverly.

5. Who is the Putnams' servant?
(a) Mercy.
(b) Tituba.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Abigail.

6. Mr. Putnam and John Proctor argue over the firewood. Who does it most likely belong to?
(a) Mr. Parris.
(b) Mr. Corey.
(c) John Proctor.
(d) Mr. Putnam.

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

8. How many miles does John Proctor live from the church?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

9. Abigail adds a name to Tituba's list of people working with the devil. What is that name?
(a) Elizabeth Proctor.
(b) Mrs. Putnam.
(c) Rebecca Nurse.
(d) Bridget Bishop.

10. Why is Mrs. Putnam suspicious of Sarah Good?
(a) Sarah was the midwife of four of her children.
(b) Sarah was the midwife of six of her children.
(c) Sarah was the midwife of three of her children.
(d) Sarah was the midwife of five of her children.

11. Who claims Tituba has knowledge of conjuration?
(a) Elizabeth Proctor.
(b) Rebecca Nurse.
(c) Mr. Putnam.
(d) Mrs. Putnam.

12. Who is the naked figure Parris sees disappear into the woods in Act 1?
(a) Mercy Lewis.
(b) Elizabeth Proctor.
(c) Tituba.
(d) Abigail.

13. What does Abigail accuse Tituba of making her do?
(a) Lie.
(b) Take her clothes off.
(c) Drink blood.
(d) Run away from home.

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

15. What does Abigail call Elizabeth Proctor when discussing her reputation in Act 1?
(a) A whiner.
(b) A liar.
(c) A sinner.
(d) A martyr.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Putnam suggests in Act 1 that Parris be the first to announce this in Salem. What is it?

2. Who complains that he/she is living in "poverty"?

3. Why does Abigail claim she was fired from serving the Proctor household?

4. What is Mary afraid will happen to her and her friends if they are found guilty of witchcraft?

5. Giles Corey feels Parris is too concerned with wealth. What does he offer as an example?

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