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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• mistrust.

• respect.

• pity.

• contempt.

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.

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.

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

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.