What kind of reputation does Reverend Parris have before the witchcraft accusations begin?

• negative because he refuses to believe in witches

• negative because he was greedy and power hungry

• positive because he was known to be a witch expert

• positive because he cared deeply for his congregation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Throughout the play, Reverend Parris is primarily concerned with ___________, which leads him to conceal the truth.

• protecting his daughter

• saving his congregation from evil

• preserving his reputation

• becoming the new minister of Salem

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What kind of reputation does Abigail have at the beginning of the play?

• positive because she is devoted to her faith

• negative because she has had multiple affairs with older men

• positive because she helps take care of the younger girls

• negative because she has recently been fired

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

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

What primarily motivates Abigail to accuse people of witchcraft?

• boredom

• jealousy

• fear

• piety

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What motivates the girls to try to hide their activity in the woods?

• the need to protect themselves from punishment

• the desire to save their families from embarrassment

• the fear of threats made by the witch court

• the obligation to obey Rev. Parris's orders

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What leads the people of Salem to so easily believe the witchcraft accusations?

• their trust in Reverend Parris

• their reliance on scripture

• their previous experiences with witches

• their lack of education

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is falsely accused of witchcraft despite having a reputation for being a moral and helpful member of the community?

• Tituba

• Susanna Walcott

• Rebecca Nurse

• Sarah Good

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

According to Proctor, what is the true motivation behind the witchcraft accusations?

• greed

• immaturity

• fear

• vengeance

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Thomas Putnam feel about Parris's decision to call in Reverend Hale at the beginning of the play?

• He supports it because he wants to use the accusations for personal gain.

• He doesn't support it because he fears Hale will discover the truth.

• He supports it because he desperately wants to heal his daughter.

• He doesn't support it because he feels he is more of an expert than Hale.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why do people like Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor disagree with Rev Parris's decision to call in Reverend Hale to investigate witchcraft in Salem?

• They fear he will discover that they are witches.

• They believe his presence will only lead to more hysteria.

• They don't believe he is truly a witchcraft expert.

• They believe Parris should handle the investigation himself to prove himself as minister.

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