Act I The Crucible Quiz

Why does Abigail say the Proctors dismissed her?

Abigail says she refuses to be treated like a slave

What did Parris see in the woods the previous night?

Abigail, Betty, as well as other girls dancing in the forest

Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?

Betty is "sick" and won't wake up

What ultimatum is Tituba given?

Confess to Witchcraft & reveal those who are witches or be hanged

What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail?

Elizabeth is aware of her husbands affair with Abigail and fires her. She says that Abigail is "soiled"

How does John Proctor feel about Reverend Parris?

He dislikes him because he refuses to go to church and doesn't do any religious practices anymore

Why is Reverend Hale in Salem? Why is he considered an "expert" in his field?

He is called by Parris to help save his daughter and stop witchcraft within the town. He is considered an expert as he caught a witch in his past

What is Parris' main concern?

Losing his reputation as a minister

Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch?

Sarah Good & Sarah Osburn

When Reverend Hale questions Abigail, whom does she blame? What proof does she offer?

She blames Tituba as Tituba made her laugh during prayer. And then Parris confirms that Abigail does indeed laugh during prayer.

What threats does Abigail make to the other girls?

She threatens to hurt them

What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam? What could this dispute foreshadow?

They fight over land

What happened in the past between John Proctor and Abigail? How does each of them feel about it now?

They had an affair whenever Abigail worked for the proctors. John now refuses it but Abigail continues to pursue it

Who does Abigail accuse of conjuring spirits at this point?

Tituba

What is the true meaning behind Tituba's confession?

To not kill her

Why do Abigail and Betty start accusing people at this point?

To prevent more people from blaming her and to get out of the "spotlight"

What does Parris question his niece about Abigail about?

What she was doing in the forest and if her reputation was good-"white"