The Crucible - Act 1

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Who is Rebecca Nurse in 'The Crucible'?

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A respected elder who thinks the girls are in a 'silly season'.

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What is Tituba's background?

Back

She is a slave from Barbados.

Front

True or False: Tituba was Proctor’s slave woman who was accused of conjuring spirits.

Back

True.

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True or False: The Puritans repressed their anger towards neighbors until the witch hunts began.

Back

True.

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Who is Abigail Williams in 'The Crucible'?

Back

An orphan who lives with her uncle.

Front

What role does Tituba play in the events of Act 1?

Back

She is accused of witchcraft after being seen with the girls in the forest.

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What does the term 'silly season' refer to in the context of Rebecca Nurse's perspective?

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It refers to the irrational behavior of the girls involved in the witchcraft accusations.

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How do the Puritans' strict laws influence their actions during the witch hunts?

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The strict laws lead them to seek revenge on neighbors under the guise of witch hunts.

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What is the significance of the character Abigail Williams in the play?

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She drives the action of the witch trials and manipulates others for her own gain.

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What does Tituba's accusation reveal about the societal dynamics in Salem?

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It highlights the scapegoating and fear prevalent in the community.