The Crucible Act 1

Where and when does the play take place?

• Salem, 1792
• Salem, 1692
• Boston, 1692
• Boston, 1695

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.

How is Reverend Parris related to Abigail?

• He's her father

• He's her cousin

• He's her uncle

• He's her friend

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.

Rev. Parris sends for Rev. John Hale of Beverly because

• they are good friends
• Hale went to Harvard
• he hopes Hale will talk sense into Betty
• Hale is an authority (expert) on witches

Who does Abigail wish was dead?

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Mary Warren

• Rebecca Nurse

• Mercy Lewis

Why might Abigail believe John is still in love with her?

• He sent her flowers

• He sends her notes

• He sits next to her in church

• He looks up at her window

What conclusion can you draw about John Proctor?

• He fears and respects Rev. Parris
• He speaks his mind, even if it is against people of authority.
• He believes witchcraft made the girls ill
• He will do anything to destroy Thomas Putnam

Rebecca Nurse is

• a slave from Barbados

• a respected elder who thinks the girls are in a “silly season”

• a mother who sent her daughter to conjure dead babies

• an orphan who lives with her uncle

Which of the following characters is most eager to find evidence of witchcraft?

• Reverend Hale

• Reverend Parris

• Mrs. Putnam

• Rebecca Nurse