Salem Witch Trials Quiz

Who were the first two girls to fall ill during the Salem witchcraft crisis?

• Betty Parris and Abigail Williams

• Tituba and Abigail Hobbs

• Betty Parris and Tituba

• Abigail Williams and Abigail Hobbs

Who was the minister of Salem Village during the witchcraft crisis?

• Samuel Parris

• Cotton Mather

• Reverend Hale

• John Proctor

What symptoms did the girls experience during the witchcraft crisis?

• Pinching, prickling sensations, knifelike pains, and feeling choked

• Fever, cough, and headache

• Dizziness, nausea, and fatigue

• Rash, itching, and sneezing

Who was the first accused witch in Salem?

• Tituba

• Sarah Good

• Rebecca Nurse

• Bridget Bishop

What did Cotton Mather use as evidence for the existence of witchcraft?

• Scripture and personal experiences

• Testimonies of the accused witches

• Physical evidence of witchcraft rituals

• Confessions of the afflicted girls

What was the economic situation in Salem Village in 1692?

• Most people were farmers

• Most people were merchants

• There was a shortage of food

• There was a booming trade industry

Who was Abigail Hobbs in relation to the witchcraft crisis?

• A teenager accused of witchcraft

• A judge presiding over the trials

• A witness for the defense

• A historian documenting the events

What did Abigail Hobbs claim to have seen?

• The Devil

• Ghosts

• Angels

• Aliens

What was the average size of family farms in Salem Village in 1692?

• Around 100 acres

• Around 200 acres

• Around 300 acres

• Around 400 acres

Which group of people were most likely to be accused of witchcraft?

• Residents of Salem Village

• Residents of Salem Town

• Merchants and townspeople

• Native Americans