The Crucible: Act I

In Act I, which character is afflicted (sick with) by a mysterious illness that some suspect to be witchcraft?

• Betty Parris

• Abigail Williams

• Reverend John Hale

• Mrs. Ann Putnam

Which character does Abigail Williams think still loves her?

• John Hale

• Giles Corey

• John Proctor

• Thomas Putnam

Who is the first character to be accused of, and confess to, practicing witchcraft?

• Rebecca Nurse

• Tituba

• Abigail Williams

• Goody Good

John Proctor has not gone to church in ___________ months

According to Mrs. Putnam what was the sign that Betty was “bewitched”?

• Mrs. Putnam did not think Betty was bewitched.

• She was dancing in the woods and dancing is a sickness

• She started screaming when the people downstairs started saying the Lord's name.

• She flew out the window

Reverend Parris only cares about his...

• daughter Betty being sick

• reputation in the town

• witchcraft

• niece Abigail being accused of adultery

What does Abigail tell the rest of the girls?

• She bribes them with money to stay quiet

• She threatens to hurt them if they reveal the truth

• She offers Betty as a sacrifice in exchange for their loyalty

• She demands that they keep quiet about her affair with John Proctor

In Act I, the main difference Mr. & Goody Putnam notice between Betty Parris and their daughter Ruth is that

• Betty's eyes are closed, but Ruth's are open.

• Ruth can fly, but Betty can't.

• Betty appears to be in a coma, but Ruth can't even go to sleep.

• Ruth can speak to the dead, but Betty can't.

What does Goody Putnam reveal to Rev. Parris about her past to explain why she believes the Devil is nearby?

• Goody Putnam saw the Devil.

• Goody Putnam saw Abigail Williams with the Devil.

• All but one of Goody Putnam's previously healthy babies died.

• Goody Putnam saw Betty Parris with the Devil.

What forbidden substance did Abigail drink out in the forest?

• ale

• chicken blood

• whiskey

• human blood