The Crucible Act One

Where is the setting of this play?

• Providence, 1500

• Salem, 1692

• Hartford, 1920

• Boston, 1950

What do people think of Reverend Parris?

• They think he is funny.

• They think he is unlikeable.

• They think he is friendly.

• They think he is generous.

What is happening to Betty Parris at the beginning of the play?

• She is in bed not waking up.

• She is very hungry.

• She is dancing around the house.

• She is fighting with her father.

Why is Reverend Parris angry at Abigail at the beginning of the play?

• She will not cook for the family.

• She tried to poison Betty.

• She is planning to move out.

• She was dancing in the woods.

Who comes to the Parris house to see what is going on with Betty?

• Rebecca Nurse

• The Putnams

• Giles Corey

• All of the above

Who is Reverend Hale?

• The man who investigates witchcraft

• The new minister of Salem

• The Parris' new neighbor

• The new school teacher

Why does Abigail accuse Tituba of witchcraft?

• She does not like her.

• She knows that no one would believe Tituba could be a witch.

• She is trying to save herself from getting in trouble.

• She has been bewritched to say this.

Why does Tituba confess to witchcraft?

• She is a witch.

• She is afraid and they threatened her.

• She wants to scare people so they listen to her.

• She lies all the time.

What type of government did the Puritans use in their New England community?

• theocracy

• ideology

• democracy

• monarchy

Answer explanation

The Puritans faced a difficult environment in which they had to stick together, so they needed to control the community. Thus they went a bit overboard, right?

How were children viewed in the Puritan community?

• They were loved and spoiled.

• They were treated like mature adults and got married at five.

• They were treated extremely well.

• They were loved, but they were made to work hard.