The Crucible Act 1-2 Quiz

Which best describes the setting of Act One?

• a bedroom in Salem, Massachusetts, in the spring of 1692
• Arthur Miller’s home in Hollywood
• Present-day Salem, Massachusetts
• The town hall in Salem, Massachusetts, in the spring of 1692

What did Abigail mean when she told Parris that the girls’ dancing in the woods was for “sport”?

• The girls were having a dancing contest.
• The dancing was harmless and only for fun.
• The dancing was really a torture game.
• Betty was cheating at a serious game.

Reverend Parris is most worried about ___.

• witchcraft
• his daughter’s health
• his reputation
• Abigail

Rebecca Nurse is best described as ___.

• a caregiver and godly woman
• a spiteful and jealous old woman
• a young girl who was caught dancing
• a devilish woman who encouraged the girls’ dancing

Why was Abigail fired from the Proctor's?

• Goody Proctor wanted her to work too hard and Abigail refused

• Abigail did not like Goody Proctor

• Goody Proctor found out about the relationship between Abigail and John

• Abigail was too lazy and did not want to work so she quit

What is John’s intent when he tells Abigail, “I will cut off my hand before I’ll ever reach for you again”?

• John is attempting to show Abigail that she means as much to him as his hand.
• John is explaining how difficult farming is since she is no longer around.
• John is trying to convince Abigail that there are witches reaching for them.
• John is emphasizing the fact that he no longer wants anything to do with her.

What is Reverend Hale’s purpose in Salem?

• to condemn the sinners of Salem
• to heal the girls with medicinal herbs
• to protect Abigail from Parris
• to determine if there are evil spirits in Salem

Who was Ann Putnam?

• an ill daughter of a Salem minister

• A mother who lost seven babies

• An orphan who lives with her uncle

• A slave from Barbados

Which statement below best defends the idea that Tituba’s confession of witchcraft was not truthful?

• Betty attempted to fly out the window.
• Tituba was from a different social class.
• Putnam said Tituba would be hanged.
• Reverend Hale brought books to identify witches.

At the end of Act One, who is accused of witchcraft?

• the girls who had been caught dancing
• John Proctor
• the religious leaders in the community
• women in the community