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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the girls list the other names of people they've seen with the devil, what does Hale do?
(a) Laughs and says that is ridiculous.
(b) Issues a death warrant.
(c) Sends Parris to jail.
(d) Sends for them to be brought back in irons.

3. Who is able to calm Betty after she screams?
(a) Rebecca Nurse.
(b) Elizabeth Proctor.
(c) Mrs. Putnam.
(d) Parris.

4. What does Susana claim Dr. Griggs thinks might be the cause of Betty's illness?
(a) Supernatural causes.
(b) Hysteria.
(c) Ghosts.
(d) Influenza.

5. What is Parris's relationship to Abigail?
(a) Abigail is his adopted daughter.
(b) Abigail is his cousin.
(c) Abigail is his neice.
(d) Abigail is his little sister.

6. What two things does Tituba say the devil claimed he would give her if she did what he asked?
(a) Clothing and shelter.
(b) Food and water.
(c) Her freedom and a way back to Barbados.
(d) Money and fame.

7. What does John Proctor threaten to do to Mary if she doesn't go back to work?
(a) Kill her.
(b) Ground her.
(c) Fire her.
(d) Whip her.

8. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?
(a) As "hellfire and bloody damnation" sermons.
(b) As "guilt and sin" sermons.
(c) As "light and fluffy" sermons.
(d) As "fire and brimstone" sermons.

9. Where did Parris live before he moved to Salem?
(a) Norway.
(b) Brazil.
(c) London.
(d) Barbados.

10. What does Tituba "admit" the devil told her to do?
(a) Dance around the fire.
(b) Kill Parris.
(c) Make Abigail drink blood.
(d) Kill Sarah Good.

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

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

13. How old is Abigail?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Sixteen.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Parris and Abigail argue about her time at the Proctor house, she accuses Parris of something. What is it?

2. Who believes Ruth's condition is the work of Satan?

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

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

5. What does Betty wake from her trance to do?

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