Act 1 Crucible Study Questions
Who does Abigail accuse of conjuring spirits at this point?
Abigail accused Tituba of conjuring spirits at this point.
What happened in the past between John Proctor and Abigail?
In the past, John Proctor and Abigail had an affair.
What rumors have circulated the town about Betty Parris?
Rumors that have circulated the town about Betty Parris are that she was flying.
When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, who does she blame?
When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, she blames Tituba.
Why does Abigail say she was dismissed by the Proctors?
Abigail says she was dismissed by the Proctors because they wanted a slave.
Why does Abigail start accusing people at this point?
Abigail starts accusing people at this point so no more blame will be on her.
What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in the woods?
Betty Parris revealed that Abigail drank blood while they were in the woods.
Why does Betty Parris start accusing people?
Betty Parris starts accusing people because she wants a way out.
How does John Proctor feel about Reverend Parris?
He doesn't like him at all
Why did Mrs. Putman contact Tituba?
Mrs. Putman contacted Tituba because she wanted to talk to her dead babies.
What does Parris question his niece Abigail about?
Parris questions his niece Abigail about what Abigail did with Betty in the forest.
What did Parris see in the woods the previous night?
Parris saw Abigail and Betty dancing in the woods with other girl; they were naked.
Why is Reverend Hale in Salem?
Reverend Hale is in Salem because he is looking for witches.
Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?
Reverend Parris has sent for a doctor as the play begins because his daughter, Betty, is ill and won't wake up.
What threat does Abigail make to the other girls?
The threat that Abigail makes to the other girls is that if they tell on her she will kill them.
What ultimatum is Tituba given?
The ultimatum that Tituba is given is that she needs to either confess or die.
Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch?
Tituba accuses Sarah Goode of being a witch.