The Crucible Act 1 Review

What is the primary setting of Act 1 in "The Crucible"?

• A courtroom in Salem

• The Proctor's home

• Reverend Parris's house

• The woods outside Salem

Who is the first character to fall ill, sparking the witchcraft accusations?

• Abigail Williams

• Betty Parris

• Tituba

• Mary Warren

What does Reverend Parris catch the girls doing in the forest?

• Praying

• Dancing

• Stealing

• Singing

Who is Abigail Williams' uncle?

• John Proctor

• Reverend Hale

• Reverend Parris

• Thomas Putnam

What does Abigail Williams claim about her dismissal from the Proctor household?

• She left because of poor treatment.

• She was dismissed for stealing.

• Elizabeth Proctor dismissed her because she disliked Abigail.

• She left on her own because she did not like working there.

Who is called to Salem to investigate the possibility of witchcraft?

• Reverend Hale

• Reverend Parris

• Judge Danforth

• Thomas Putnam

What does Tituba confess to Reverend Hale?

• She has seen the Devil.

• She has cursed Elizabeth Proctor.

• She knows nothing about witchcraft.

• She has made a potion to kill Mr. Parris.

What motivates Thomas Putnam to encourage the witchcraft accusations?

• Revenge against those who have wronged him

• A desire to gain more land

• Religious fervor

• Loyalty to Reverend Parris

How does Abigail Williams try to threaten the other girls into silence?

• By promising them money

• By threatening to accuse them of witchcraft

• By threatening to harm them physically

• By promising to protect them from the Devil

What is the relationship between John Proctor and Abigail Williams prior to the events of Act 1?

• They are cousins.

• They are former lovers.

• They are enemies.

• They are co-workers.