Front

Who is Reverend Hale?

Back

Reverend Hale is a minister from Beverly who is called to Salem to investigate the witchcraft accusations.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What role does Giles Corey play in the community?

Back

Giles Corey is a man who often takes his fellow community members to court.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Identify the speaker: 'And mark this--let either of you breathe a word, or the edge of a word about the other things, and I will come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you.'

Back

The speaker is Abigail Williams.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

Where does the story of 'The Crucible' take place?

Back

The story takes place in Salem.

Tags

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

Front

Whose reputation does Reverend Parris question?

Back

Reverend Parris questions Abigail's reputation.

Front

What is the significance of Salem in 'The Crucible'?

Back

Salem is the setting of the play, representing a community in turmoil due to witchcraft accusations.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Front

What is the main conflict in Act One of 'The Crucible'?

Back

The main conflict revolves around the fear of witchcraft and the resulting hysteria in Salem.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Front

Who is Abigail Williams in relation to the other characters?

Back

Abigail Williams is a central character who instigates the witch trials and has a complex relationship with other characters, including John Proctor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What motivates Abigail Williams' actions in Act One?

Back

Abigail is motivated by her desire for power and her feelings for John Proctor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does Reverend Parris fear in Act One?

Back

Reverend Parris fears for his reputation and position in the community.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3