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Crucible Act 1 Quiz
English III Honors Crucible Act 1 Quiz (Study Questions)
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In his introduction to the play, how does Miller explain what really motivated the people of Salem to accuse their neighbors, friends, and relatives of witchcraft? (Only Need 1/3 - I have 2) | 1) It is as simple as land lust. 2) It was a long overdue opportunity to publicly express guilts and sins under the cover of accusations against the victims. |
What were Abigail and the girls doing in the forest when Reverend Parris saw them? | They were dancing while Tituba was singing Barbados songs over the center pot. Ruth was trying to conjure up her dewar siblings and Abigail drank chicken’s blood for a charm. |
Why is Parris so worried about the evidence of witchcraft being discovered in his own house? | He does not want the people to turn on him and his ministry. |
What does Rebecca Nurse Think is wrong with the girls? | She thinks they are in "silly season" and just faking their bewitchment for attention. |
Why is Mrs. Putnam so eager to prove there is witchcraft in the village? | She believes witchcraft is to blame for the deaths of her 7 newborn babies. |
What is the source of the conflict between Parris and Proctor? | Proctor calls out Parris's dark, "hell and destruction" sermons, and questions his intentions / qualities as a minister. Proctor loudly admits that he has not been to church for these reasons and would gladly join a faction against the Reverend. |
What is the relationship between Abigail and John Proctor? | After having an affair that John regrets, Abigail is still in love and obsessed with John. |
How does Abigail feel about John's wife, Elizabeth? | She envies Elizabeth for being John's wife and hates her because Abby believes she should have John. |
What is unusual about Giles Corey? | He has been to court 6 times that year and is always blamed for anything bad that happens. He does not care about public opinion and never went to church until his wife came along. He also believes she might be involved in witchcraft. |
Why is Thomas Putnam such a bitter man? | His brother-in-law had a faction that denied him his priesthood despite the honorable, high social status Putnam name. He is also upset about his father's will that left lopsided profits to benefit his brother. |
Who is Reverend Hale, and what does he accomplish? | He is an intelligent man involved in the "underworld" and spiritual dealings. He helped break the spell that the girls were under, allowing Betty to accuse the women, and he is viewed highly for his past experiences with witchcraft. |
Why does Tituba confess so readily? What does her confession initiate? | She is trying to save herself from being whipped and hanged. Her confession initiates Abby and Betty's witch accusations against multiple women. |