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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. Why doesn't Elizabeth admit that she fired Abigail for having an affair with her husband?

2. Giles tries to defend his wife. What does he accuse Mr. Putnam of?

3. How many people are initially on trial for witchcraft?

4. Which one of the girls caught in the forest admits they made it all up?

5. What do Abigail and the girls do to scare Mary into denouncing John Proctor?

Short Essay Questions

1. In nearby Andover, the courts were overthrown and now Parris wants Danforth to delay any more trials. What is he worried about?

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

3. Why does Elizabeth lie when asked about her husband's relationship with Abigail?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe Tituba's state of mind at the opening of Act 4.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The student will select a character that he/she feels behaves hypocritically. Is that character ultimately altruistic or selfish in motivation? Explain and support the answer with specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Feelings of guilt affect Proctor and the story tremendously. Which other characters are driven to act or not act according to feelings of guilt? To what extent is guilt more powerful than blame?

Essay Topic 3

Select one character and analyze how the theme of blame and guilt applies to that character.

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