The Crucible Act 1 Flashcard REVIEW

Front

Who says, 'A child’s spirit is like a child, you can never catch it by running after it; you must stand still, and, for love, it will soon itself come back'?

Back

Rebecca Nurse

Front

Which character pretends to be unable to wake up to avoid punishment?

Back

Betty Parris

Front

Who is betrayed by her husband but remains married to him?

Back

Elizabeth Proctor

Front

At the start of the play, does Reverend Parris want witchcraft to be the cause of his daughter’s illness?

Back

False

Front

Which character is a slave from Barbados?

Back

Tituba

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Crucible'?

Back

The dangers of hysteria and the consequences of false accusations.

Front

What role does Reverend Hale play in the story?

Back

He is a minister who initially supports the witch trials but later regrets his involvement.

Front

What motivates Abigail Williams to act as she does in the play?

Back

Her desire for power and her love for John Proctor.

Front

What is the significance of the character Rebecca Nurse?

Back

She represents reason and morality amidst the chaos of the witch trials.

Front

What does the character of Tituba represent in the play?

Back

The scapegoat for the community's fears and prejudices.