The Crucible Act I Quiz

Why are the girls in the forest at the beginning of Act I?

• To play games

• Being silly in the woods

• To gather herbs

• To escape from their parents

Who is the main character that the story focuses on in Act I?

• John Proctor

• Reverend Parris

• Abigail Williams

• Tituba

What does Reverend Parris worry about most in Act I?

• What he's having for lunch

• The town's opinion of him

• If Mrs. Ketcham is a witch

• The crops in his field

What does Abigail Williams want to achieve by the end of Act I?

• To have a party

• To gain power and control

• To confess to witchcraft

• To become a doctor

Who does Tituba blame for the strange happenings in Salem?

• Abigail

• Her dog

• The devil

• Proctor

What is the mood of the town of Salem at the end of Act I?

• Joyful

• Happy

• Tense and fearful

• Excited

How do the townspeople react to the idea of witchcraft?

• They are skeptical

• They are supportive

• They are frightened

• They don't care

What does Abigail threaten to do if the other girls do not follow her?

• Tell their parents

• Leave Salem

• Hurt them

• Confess to witchcraft

What does Betty Parris do when she is asked about what happened in the forest?

• She speaks freely

• She denies everything

• She remains silent

• She blames others

What important theme is introduced in Act I of The Crucible?

• Friendship

• Betrayal and fear

• Adventure