The Crucible Act One Wrap up & Review

What is the main setting for act one of The Crucible?

• The Forest

• The Proctor homestead

• The Parris home

• The Putnam Home

What do Abigail and the other girls claim to have done in the forest?

• Dance and sing for fun

• Recite the Ten Commandments

• Cast a spell to harm their enemies

• Pray for forgiveness

Put the rising action of Act I of The Crucible in order

• John Proctor comes to visit the Parris household.

• Abigail threatens the girls to not say a word after momentarily Betty wakes up.

• Giles, Putnam and Proctor threaten a fight.

• Reverend Hale calls for the Marshall to come after the girls confess.

• Parris sends Susana Walcott to fetch the doctor for Betty.

(a)   is the first to openly challenge the accusations of witchcraft.

• Rebecca Nurse

• John Proctor

• Giles Corey

What do you think is the most relevant theme in the first act of The Crucible?

• The struggle for power and control

• The importance of community and unity

• The consequences of blind faith and hysteria

• The pursuit of personal wealth and success

Who, so far, is your favorite character and WHY? Be specific.