The Crucible - Act 1

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Who is Reverend John Hale?

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An intellectual academic who is an expert on witchcraft.

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Is Abigail Parris’ daughter?

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FALSE

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What condition does Betty Parris have?

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She had a fit, and the only explanation the people of Salem can find for her condition is the presence of witchcraft.

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Is Tituba Proctor’s slave woman from Barbados?

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FALSE

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Why did Parris send for Reverend John Hale?

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Hale is an authority on witches.

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What is the main theme of Act 1 in The Crucible?

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The theme of hysteria and the consequences of fear.

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What role does fear play in The Crucible?

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Fear drives the characters to make irrational decisions and leads to the witch trials.

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Who is Rebecca Nurse?

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A respected elder in Salem who represents reason and morality.

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What is the significance of the forest in Act 1?

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The forest symbolizes the unknown and the source of fear for the Puritan community.

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What does the term 'witch hunt' refer to in the context of The Crucible?

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A campaign against a particular group of people, often based on unfounded accusations.