The Crucible - Act 1

Front

Who is Abigail Williams?

Back

An orphan who lives with her uncle.

Front

What is Reverend John Hale known for?

Back

He is an intellectual academic who is an expert on witchcraft.

Front

What does Abigail Williams threaten in Act 1?

Back

She threatens the other girls to keep quiet about the events in the woods.

Front

What have Thomas Putnam and John Proctor argued over?

Back

They have argued over land.

Front

Which family suffered the loss of 7 babies shortly after birth?

Back

The Putnam family.

Front

What is the setting of 'The Crucible'?

Back

Salem, Massachusetts during the witch trials.

Front

What motivates Abigail Williams' actions in Act 1?

Back

Her desire for power and her love for John Proctor.

Front

Who is Reverend Parris?

Back

The minister of Salem who is more concerned about his reputation than the truth.

Front

What role does Tituba play in the story?

Back

She is a slave from Barbados who is accused of witchcraft.

Front

What is the significance of the forest in Act 1?

Back

It symbolizes the unknown and the source of the witchcraft accusations.