The Crucible Act 1 Quiz

What event begins the rising action in Act 1 of "The Crucible"?

• John Proctor appears at the Parris home and rebuffs Abigail's efforts to resume their affair.

• Abigail is dismissed from the Proctor household, and Mary Warren takes her place there.

• Betty has fallen mysteriously ill after she and some other girls were found engaging In apparent rituals in the woods.

• Reverend Hale questions Tituba and the girls about their activities in the woods.

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Based on the dialogue between Reveren Parris and Abigail near the start of Act 1 of "The Crucible", what can you conclude about Parris's concern for Betty?

• His concern stems primarily from fears about his own reputation.

• His concern stems primarily from fears about the fate of Betty's soul.

• His concern stems primarily from his overprotective attitude toward his daughter.

• His concern stems primarily from his terror of the Devil.

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In The Crucible, Act I, how does Reverend Parris's belief in the supernatural affect his response to his daughter's illness?

• He refuses to send for a doctor.

• He professes his faith that God will heal her.

• He seeks help from Reverend Hale.

• He believes Abigail's assertion that Betty is not bewitched.

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From the details in Act I of The Crucible, what can be inferred about the attitude of Puritans toward their slaves?

• They saw their slaves as equals in God's sight.

• They saw their slaves as only a step removed from paganism.

• They feared their slaves would rebel to try to win freedom.

• They treated their slaves as valued members of the household.

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In Act I of The Crucible, Thomas Putnam's attitude toward Reverend Parris is one of

• mistrust.

• respect.

• pity.

• contempt.

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In Act 1 of The Crucible, what justification does Mrs. Putnam give for sending Ruth to Tituba?

• Tituba promised to revive Mrs. Putnam's dead children.

• Mrs. Putnam didn't think a little foolish "conjuring" would do any harm.

• Mrs. PUtnam thought it might help Ruth, who seemed to be ailing.

• Mrs. Putnam feels she deserves to know why she has had to endure the deaths of seven children.

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The dialogue that Abigail exchanges with Betty and with John Proctor in The Crucible, Act I, suggests that Abigail is

• likely to make sure that Proctor's wife is accused of witchcraft.

• full of hate for John Proctor.

• fearful that Betty's illness is a punishment for communal sins, including Abigail's sinful affair with Proctor.

• likely to leave Salem in the near future.

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

• impulsive and thoughtless

• naive and timid

• proud and manipulative

• affectionate and vulnerable

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From the details in Act I of The Crucible, what can you conclude about Abigail's relationship with the other girls?

• Her beauty and cleverly crafted purity give her great influence over the other girls.

• She uses the other girls' fear of her and of supernatural events to intimidate them.

• Her charm and magnetic persuasiveness make her a natural leader among the girls.

• She has little influence over the other girls, despite her social position as the minister's niece.

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