The Crucible: Act 1
What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in the woods?
Abigail drank blood
Why does Abigail say she was dismissed by the Proctors?
Because she doesn't want to admit that she slept with john and was caught, and fired for it.
Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?
Betty won't wake up
What threat does Abigail make to the other girls?
If they tell she will kill/ stab them in the middle of the night
Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch?
Sarah Goode
What happened in the past between John Procotr and Abigail? How do each of them feel about it now?
They had an affair that Proctor denies, and Abigail wants to be with John, John wants to forget about it, but he still finds Abigail attractive.
Who does Abigail accuse of conjuring spirits at this point?
Tituba
When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, who does she blame? What proof does she offer?
Tituba, makes her laugh in church
Why does Abigail start accusing people at this point?
To get the blame off of her, and b/c she realizes that by accusing these people later she can get rid of anyone she has ever had a problem with.
Why did Mrs. Putnam contact Tituba?
To talk to her 7 dead children.
What ultimatum is Tituba given?
confess or die
How does John Proctor feel about Reverend Parris?
he doesn't like him at all
What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail?
her soul is tainted
What if Parris' main concern?
his reputation
What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam?
over land
Why does Betty Parris start accusing peopl?
she wants a way out
What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale?
that his wife is reading books
What rumors have circulated the town about Bety Parris? What proof later occurs that "proves" that she is a witch?
that she was flying, someone saw her
what did Parris see in the woods the previous night?
the girls dancing
What advice does the doctor send back?
to look for unnatural sources
Why is Reverend Hale in Salem?
to look for witches
What is the function of Rebecca Nurse in the play?
voice of reason
What does Parris questoin his niece Abigail about?
why they were dancing