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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Martha Corey accused of?

2. How much was stolen from Parris' strongbox?

3. Who claims the list of witnesses is an attack on the court?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is the only person that cares that John Proctor and Giles don't have lawyers? Why is he concerned?

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

4. Giles thinks Mr. Putnam has other motives for suggesting witchcraft. What does Giles accuse Mr. Putnam of?

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

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

7. Elizabeth is worried that Abigail will do something and she turns out to be right. What is it?

8. Toward the end of Act 3, John Proctor finally attacks Abigail physically in court. What sends him over the edge?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Abigail may be considered an unlikable character. But some would argue that she acted badly due to a lack of love and guidance. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Is Abigail a true villain, or merely a victim of circumstance?

Essay Topic 2

How is witchcraft viewed in modern society? Compare and contrast the witches in the Crucible to a modern "witch." The student can use characters from movies, fiction, non-fiction, and television shows in his/her answer.

Essay Topic 3

When there is power, there is often corruption. Yet there are different kinds of power. Choose from the following characters and show to what extent he or she had power and then to what extent he or she abused that power: Abigail, Mary Warren, Tituba, Parris, Danforth, Hale. Use specific examples to support all claims.

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