English III - Fall - SS - Weel #1

What is the setting of Act I in "The Crucible"?

• A) A courtroom in Salem

• B) A small upper bedroom in Reverend Parris's home

• C) The forest outside Salem

• D) The town square

Who is Reverend Parris's daughter?

• Abigail Williams

• Ruth Putnam

• Betty Parris

• Mary Warren

What does Abigail Williams claim about her name in the village?

• It is soiled

• It is white

• It is unknown

• It is celebrated

What does Reverend Parris fear the most about the rumors of witchcraft?

• The health of his daughter

• His reputation being ruined

• The truth being discovered

• The safety of the village

Why does Mrs. Putnam visit Reverend Parris's house?

• To confess to witchcraft

• To seek help for her daughter Ruth

• To accuse Abigail of lying

• To bring news from the doctor

What does the presence of Reverend Hale represent in the play?

• The voice of reason

• The escalation of fear

• The enforcement of the law

• The accusation of witches

What does the "Red Scare" refer to in the context of "The Crucible"?

• The fear of witches

• The fear of Communism

• The fear of the unknown

• The fear of rebellion

What does the condition of Betty Parris symbolize at the beginning of the play?

• The physical toll of witchcraft

• The uncertainty and fear in Salem

• The inevitability of justice

• The strength of familial bonds

What does the "clean spareness" of Reverend Parris's room reflect?

• The wealth of Parris

• The austerity of Puritan life

• The warmth of the community

• The chaos of the household

What is the primary cause of tension between Reverend Parris and Thomas Putnam?

• A) A land dispute

• B) Parris's preaching style

• C) Contempt for one another

• D) Rivalry for leadership