The Crucible and the Puritans

In Act 1, which character seems to be the most manipulative?

• John Proctor
• Abigail Williams
• Giles Corey

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Which character is brought in from the nearby town of Beverly to assess the possibility of supernatural forces (witches) afflicting the community?

• John Hale
• William Griggs
• Francis Nurse

In Act 1, Reverend Samuel Parris seems to be most concerned with

• his reputation.
• his financial position.
• the presence of witches in Salem.

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

In Act 1, we learn that Giles Corey and Thomas Putnam have argued over _______ in the past?

• land
• religion
• women

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CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.3

In the end of Act 1, Tituba, who was once a lowly servant, has become what?

• God's instrument for finding witches
• political leverage for Putnam to supplant Parris
• a respected landowner

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.10