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1. What theme statement is BEST present in the passage below? Mrs. Putnam: How high did she fly, how high? Parris: No, no, she never flew-- Mrs. Putnam: Why, it’s sure she did. Mr. Collins saw her goin’ over Ingersoll’s barn, and come down light as bird, he says! Parris: Now, look you, Goody Putnan, she never-- (1 point) Responses a. Dealing with witchcraft can give a person special powers. a. Dealing with witchcraft can give a person special powers. b. One must not question the authority of the religious leaders. b. One must not question the authority of the religious leaders. c. Believing in and feeding on rumors instead of seeking the truth can be dangerous. c. Believing in and feeding on rumors instead of seeking the truth can be dangerous. d. If one believes in God, one would never believe in “unnatural causes.” d. If one believes in God, one would never believe in “unnatural causes.” Question 2 2. What is the meaning of the word faction as it is used in this sentence? “There is a faction that is sworn to drive me from my pulpit.” (1 point) Responses a. A mathematical question to be solved a. A mathematical question to be solved b. A buildup of heat from the pulpit b. A buildup of heat from the pulpit c. A group of people who want change c. A group of people who want change d. A congregation in the church d. A congregation in the church Question 3 3. Which best describes the main reason Putnam made so many accusations?(1 point) Responses a. He was vindictive because he has been slighted in land disputes throughout his life. a. He was vindictive because he has been slighted in land disputes throughout his life. b. He was deeply religious and would stop at nothing to prove it. b. He was deeply religious and would stop at nothing to prove it. c. He was cruel to people who were not wealthy. c. He was cruel to people who were not wealthy. d. He was desperately trying to save his daughter from hanging. d. He was desperately trying to save his daughter from hanging. Question 4 4. Based on the events in Act 1, what can we infer about Abigail’s character?(1 point) Responses a. she is trustworthy a. she is trustworthy b. she is deceptive b. she is deceptive c. she is kind-hearted c. she is kind-hearted d. she is simple-minded d. she is simple-minded Question 5 In Act 1, Abigail Williams states, "I want the light of God, I want the sweet love of Jesus!" What does this statement reflect about her character? (1 point) Responses a. Her genuine religious devotion a. Her genuine religious devotion b. Her fear of being accused of witchcraft b. Her fear of being accused of witchcraft c. Her desire to manipulate and deceive others c. Her desire to manipulate and deceive others d. Her belief in the power of prayer

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Here are the responses to each question based on the context provided from the text:

Question 1: The BEST theme statement present in the passage is: c. Believing in and feeding on rumors instead of seeking the truth can be dangerous.

Question 2: The meaning of the word faction as it is used in the sentence is: c. A group of people who want change.

Question 3: The main reason Putnam made so many accusations is: a. He was vindictive because he has been slighted in land disputes throughout his life.

Question 4: Based on the events in Act 1, we can infer about Abigail’s character: b. she is deceptive.

Question 5: Abigail Williams' statement reflects about her character: c. Her desire to manipulate and deceive others.