Test: The Crucible Act 1

Which of the following statements about the setting is best supported by the text?

• Salem is a futuristic, utopian society.

• Salem is a thriving industrial center where economic issues are at the front of people’s minds.

• Salem has become so large that its inhabitants know little about each other.

• Salem is an extremely religious society guided by strict social codes.

From reading Act I, it can be inferred that the Puritans associated the forest with:

• Evil and darkness

• Peace and tranquility

• Spiritual enlightenment

• Agricultural abundance

How does Reverend Parris respond to his daughter's illness? From whom does he seek help?

• He seeks help from a doctor; Dr. Rebecca Nurse

• He seeks help from a witchcraft expert; Rev. John Hale

• He seeks help from a priest; Rev. Thomas Putnam

• He seeks help from a lawyer; Giles Corey

1. What is the relationship between Abigail Williams and Reverend Parris?

• Abigail is Reverend Parris' niece.

• Abigail is Reverend Parris' daughter.

• Abigail is Reverend Parris' wife.

• Abigail is Reverend Parris' sister.

Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the interaction between Rev. Parris and Abby?

• Mrs. Putnam thinks Abby is a witch.

  
  

• The people of Salam think all the slaves have become witches.

  
  

• Abby just wants to help save her uncle's job as minister.

  
  

• Rumors about Abby have made Rev. Parris suspicious of her.

  
  

Parris is reluctant to tell anyone that Betty may be bewitched because he…

• truly does not believe witchcraft exists.

  
  

• fears that his reputation will be destroyed and is more worried about that than her health.

  
  

• doesn't want his daughter hanged.

  
  

• loves the people of Salem too much.

  
  

1. Why is Reverend John Hale summoned?

• He is an expert on witchcraft and can help Salem.

• He is an expert in farming and can help farmers.

• He is an expert in financial advising.

• He is an expert in educating children.

What did Parris see in the woods?

• girls sacrificing a goat

• girls gossiping

• girls looking in a crystal ball

• girls dancing around a fire

What do the people of Salem often argue about?

• Land ownership

• Religious beliefs

• Political power

• Social status

What can be inferred about the values of the Puritan society from the discussion John Proctor had with Reverend Parris, Mr. Putnam, Giles Corey, and Rebecca Nurse in Act I?

• They value honesty and integrity.

• They value material wealth.

• They value individual freedom.

• They value regular church attendance.