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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. Why won't Danforth pardon the accused?
(a) He says he doesn't have the power.
(b) He says they must confess first.
(c) He says they are guilty and must die.
(d) He says it wouldn't be fair.

2. Who doesn't believe Mary when she says she created the doll?
(a) Hale.
(b) Cheever.
(c) Marshall Herrick.
(d) Mrs. Putnam.

3. When Mary returns from court, in Act 2 she complains about something. What is it?
(a) A swollen ankle.
(b) Helplessness.
(c) Fatigue.
(d) Illness.

4. Giles regrets telling Hale that his wife did something. What is it?
(a) That his wife goes missing after dinner.
(b) That his wife reads books.
(c) That his wife has been hiding dolls.
(d) That his wife has been dancing.

5. Who does Parris reveal that Abigail disappeared with?
(a) Mary Warren.
(b) Mercy Lewis.
(c) Rebecca Nurse.
(d) Tituba.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many character witnesses are on John Proctor's list?

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

3. In Act 3, Francis complains that he has been ignored for how many days?

4. What does Tituba say she and her "roommate" are doing in the room in Act 4?

5. When Elizabeth is asked why she fired Abigail, what does she say?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Giles' wife accused of when she is arrested for witchcraft?

2. Danforth asks Mary to do something to prove that she was faking with the other girls. What is it and does she do it?

3. Why is John Proctor angry at Mary Warren?

4. The town of Salem isn't doing well. What are some examples of how bad things have gotten since the trials?

5. When Parris visits the prison, he appears tired and stressed out. Why?

6. In Act 2, what is Elizabeth Proctor accused of doing to Abigail?

7. Why is John Proctor arrested at the end of Act 3?

8. What commandment does John Proctor forget and why?

9. John Proctor will confess verbally, but won't sign the confession. Why?

10. What will happen to Elizabeth now that she might be pregnant?

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