Crucible Act I

Based on what we know of Puritan society and its strict spiritual and moral expectations, why might a citizen of Salem accuse someone else of witchcraft, even if he or she doesn't believe this other person is actually a witch? (Choose two.)

• Accusing someone of witchcraft might be a way of punishing him or her or getting revenge.

• Accusing someone of witchcraft may be a way of seeking attention or excitement.

• The accuser may wish to be come the minister, and most powerful member, of the society.

• The accuser may be seeking help for things he or she doesn't understand.

The girls did all of the following in the woods EXCEPT...

• They spoke to the devil

• The girls tried to conjure spirits

• Abigail drank blood

• At least one girl was naked

Why do some people believe that Betty flew over rooftops?

• She is staring at the window.

• She will not eat.

• She cooks a potion.

• She was out on the road waving her arms.

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According to Act I, what are the names of the two young girls currently under the influence of witchcraft?

• Abby and Ruth

• Mercy and Abby

• Ruth and Betty

• Betty and Abby

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What can be inferred from Parris' claim: "There is a faction that is sworn to drive me from my pulpit."

• Reverend Parris does not enjoy being a minister.

• Reverend Parris feels he is judged negatively by some of those in Salem.

• A group of people in Salem are planning to exile Parris from Salem.

• All the people of Salem disapprove of Reverend Parris.

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Based on Parris' words, what conclusion can one draw about Abby's discharge from the Proctors?

• Abby was a lazy servant who did not work hard enough.

• Goody Proctor was too demanding.

• Abby left the Proctors' service on good terms.

• Goody Proctor suspected the relationship between her husband and Abby.

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Abigail told Rev. Parris that she refused to be Goody Proctor's slave because

• Abigail feels guilty that she did not work hard enough for the Proctors.

• Abigail is emphasizing that Rev. Parris should not treat her like a slave either.

• Goody Proctor was a harsh and judgmental taskmaster.

• Abigail needed an excuse to conceal her secret affair with John.

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Based on Act I, Parris seems most concerned about

• His career and position

• His ailing daughter

• The souls of the people of Salem

• John Proctor's irregular church attendance

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The girls most likely lied and pretended to be possessed because:

• They truly believed that witches had taken control of them

• They did not want to get in trouble for engaging in questionable behavior in the forest

• Abigail threatened to harm them if they told the truth

• They were under Tituba's spell

Rev. Parris fears the villagers' response to the rumor that his daughter has come under a spell because...

• he fears the work of the Devil
• it will upset the peaceful village
• it confirms his suspicions about his daughter
• it could cost him his ministry and his daughter her life

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