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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Parris reminds Abigail in Act 1 that her reputation is at stake as well. What is he referring to?
(a) Rumors are circulating as to her vampire tendencies.
(b) Rumors are circulating about her dancing naked in the forest.
(c) Rumors are circulating as to why she was dismissed from serving Mr. and Mrs. Proctor.
(d) Rumors are circulating about her involvement in her own parent's death.

2. Who believes Ruth's condition is the work of Satan?
(a) John Proctor.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Putnam.
(c) Elizabeth Proctor.
(d) Hale.

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

4. Which adult was involved in putting the girls up to "conjuration"?
(a) Mrs. Putnam.
(b) Mr. Putnam.
(c) John Proctor.
(d) Parris.

5. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?
(a) He is concerned about his reputation in Salem.
(b) He doesn't believe in witchcraft.
(c) He thinks she just has a cold and will be fine in a couple of days.
(d) He is afraid the girls will cast a spell on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What convinces Hale that the supernatural is involved, and the girls weren't just dancing?

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

3. What does Rebecca Nurse say say is afflicting Ruth and Betty?

4. What does Tituba "admit" the devil told her to do?

5. Who suggests that everyone put their faith in God and the doctor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Rebecca Nurse able to calm Betty?

2. To what extent is Betty really sick?

3. There is a disagreement about the kettle in the forest. Who disagrees and what about?

4. According to whom would Betty's scream be evidence of witchcraft and why?

5. When Reverend Hale first arrives, he enters Parris' home carrying something. What is he carrying and why would the author choose this object for this character?

6. Why could Abigail be considered a mean character?

7. Who probably has the most rights to the firewood, John Proctor or Mr. Putnam?

8. Why might Mr. Putnam be suspicious of Sarah Good?

9. Why does Abigail dislike Elizabeth Proctor so much?

10. Is Parris's main concern only for his daughter's health?

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