The Crucible, Act I - Comprehension

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In Act I of The Crucible, why does Reverend Parris seek help for Betty from Reverend Hale?

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He believes the illness is a result of supernatural causes.

Front

In Act I of The Crucible, the nature of the relationship between John Proctor and Abigail is revealed. Which statement best describes this relationship?

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They have had an affair that he ended.

Front

Which phrase best describes Abigail Williams’s character in Act I of The Crucible?

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proud and manipulative

Front

If someone had just filed a lawsuit for calumny, you could assume that he or she had been subjected to which of the following?
Options: slander, robbery, assault, harassment

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slander

Front

Which situation provides the best example of defamation? Tom told a lie that injured Jerry’s reputation with his fans. Susana took the blame for Nico’s prank in order to protect him. Inés lied about where she had been in order to stay out of trouble. Hiroshi told a polite lie when he said that he liked Dr. Emil’s new suit.

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Tom told a lie that injured Jerry’s reputation with his fans.

Front

Which of the following best illustrates the meaning of vindictive?
Options:
After Ty beats Jasmin in the bake-off, Ty offers to teach her how to separate egg whites cleanly.
When Connor sees Irina foul Jena during the game he is refereeing, he gives Irina a yellow card.
After Karla beats Steve in the chess tournament, Steve tries to get her banned from the skate park.
When Han refuses to repay Lakiera the money he owes her, she warns her friends not to trust him.

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After Karla beats Steve in the chess tournament, Steve tries to get her banned from the skate park.

Front

What is Proctor most likely trying to tell Abigail in the following dialogue from Act I of The Crucible? Proctor: Abby, I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut off my hand before I’ll ever reach for you again. Wipe it out of mind. We never touched, Abby. Abigail: Aye, but we did. Proctor: Aye, but we did not.

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He wants Abigail to accept that their romantic relationship is over.

Front

Which statement best describes John Proctor’s personality as it is revealed in Act I of The Crucible? Options: He is a person of devout religious beliefs., He is a person of independent judgment., He is a person of sophisticated intellect., He is a person of whimsical humor.

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He is a person of independent judgment.

Front

Who had many children die, so had daughter Ruth try to contact them through Tituba?

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Ann Putnam

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17-year-old niece of Reverend Parris, former servant of the Proctors

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Abigail Williams