The Crucible Act I Questions

Where does the story take place?

• New York City

• Salem, Massachusetts

• Los Angeles

• Boston, Massachusetts

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who is Reverend Parris praying for in the beginning of the play?

• His daughter Betty

• His niece Abigail

• His wife

• His son

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What did Susanna Walcott tell Reverend Parris about the doctor's search for medicine?

• The doctor found medicine in his books.

• The doctor found a cure for Betty's illness.

• The doctor said to look for unnatural causes.

• The doctor is retiring and couldn't help.

What is causing confusion and worry in the town of Salem?

• There are secrets and problems in the village.

• Reverend Parris wants to bring in Reverend Hale.

• People are getting sick and acting strange.

• John Proctor doesn't trust the authority.

Why does Reverend Parris want to bring in Reverend Hale?

• Because John Proctor doesn't trust the authority.

• To find out what's going on in the village.

• Because he believes there are secrets and problems in the village.

• To help Betty who can't stand to hear the Lord's name.

Who doesn't trust the authority and wants to find his own way to solve the problems?

• Betty

• Reverend Parris

• Reverend Hale

• John Proctor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Who tries to "fly out the window"?

• Abigail Williams

• Mary Warren

• Betty Parris

• Mercy Lewis

Who did John Proctor have an affair with prior to the start of the play?

• Betty Parris

• Abigail Williams

• Tituba

• Mary Warren

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Who does Abigail accuse of calling the Devil?

• Mr. Parris

• Tituba

• Reverend Hale

• Betty

What do the girls mention happening in the forest?

• Eating soup

• Casting spells

• Playing with a frog

• Singing

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3