The Crucible Act 1 Questions Quiz

Why is Reverend Parris praying at the beginning of Act One?

• He wants his daughter Betty to recover

• He wants to improve his reputation

• Both A and B

• None of the above

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Who is Tituba?

• Reverend Parris' niece

• A slave from Barbados

• Abigail's mother

• A Puritan minister

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What is the relationship between Abigail and Reverend Parris? Why does she live with him?

• Abigail is Parris' niece and she lives with him because her parents were killed by Indians

• Abigail is Parris' daughter and she lives with him because her mother passed away

• Abigail is Parris' sister and she lives with him because she is a widow

• Abigail is Parris' cousin and she lives with him because she is an orphan

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Describe what Reverend Parris encountered in the woods. Why would this be an upsetting sight for a Puritan minister?

• He saw a group of people praying

• He saw a group of people dancing and chanting

• He saw a group of people having a picnic

• He saw a group of people playing games

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What reason does Abigail give for being dismissed from the Proctor residence?

• She refused to be treated like a slave

• She stole money from the Proctors

• She was caught lying to the Proctors

• She was disrespectful to the Proctors

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What tragedy occurred in Mrs. Putnam’s life?

• She lost her husband in a war

• She lost her house in a fire

• She lost seven children in childbirth

• She lost her job as a teacher

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How does Abigail’s behavior change when alone with Proctor? What do we learn about Abigail and Proctor in this scene?

• Abigail becomes angry and confrontational

• Abigail becomes flirtatious and seductive

• Abigail becomes sad and remorseful

• Abigail becomes quiet and reserved

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Who is Rebecca Nurse? What effect does her presence have on Betty? How does Mrs. Putnam feel about Rebecca?

• Rebecca is a young girl who is disliked by Betty

• Rebecca is a nurse who helps take care of Betty

• Rebecca is an elderly lady who has a calming effect on Betty

• Rebecca is a teacher who gives lessons to Betty

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Who is Reverend Hale? For what reason is he called to Salem?

• Reverend Hale is a doctor who treats the sick in Salem

• Reverend Hale is an expert on witchcraft who is called to examine the situation in Salem

• Reverend Hale is a lawyer who defends the accused in Salem

• Reverend Hale is a teacher who educates the children in Salem

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Why does Abigail blame Tituba for the incident in the woods? How does Tituba react?

• Abigail blames Tituba to protect herself and Tituba denies any involvement

• Abigail blames Tituba to protect herself and Tituba confesses to being a witch

• Abigail blames Tituba to protect herself and Tituba accuses others of being witches

• Abigail blames Tituba to protect herself and Tituba runs away from Salem

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