The Crucible Act 1 by Arthur Miller

What is the setting of Act 1 in "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller?

• A small upper bedroom in the home of Reverend Samuel Parris, Salem, Massachusetts, in the spring of 1692.

• A large church in Salem Village during winter.

• A courtroom during the Salem witch trials.

• A forest near Salem at night.

What does Reverend Parris suggest is the cause of his daughter's illness?

• Witchcraft

• Natural causes

• A curse from a rival town

• He is unsure and suggests no unnatural causes

What does Abigail Williams confess to doing in the forest?

• Dancing and conjuring spirits

• Singing hymns and praying

• Gathering herbs for medicine

• Nothing, she was just watching

According to Parris, what did he see in the forest?

• A kettle with a frog jumping in

• Girls dancing and a dress lying on the grass

• Tituba chanting spells

• A group of villagers plotting against him

What does Susanna Walcott report from Dr. Griggs regarding Betty's condition?

• Dr. Griggs has a cure and will treat her immediately.

• Dr. Griggs believes it's a spiritual affliction.

• Dr. Griggs found no medicine for it in his books.

• Dr. Griggs suspects Betty is pretending.

What is at stake for Parris in his conversation with Abigail?

• His reputation and ministry

• His financial status

• His relationship with his family

• His political career

According to the text, what does Parris accuse Abigail of compromising?

• His good respect in the parish

• His health

• His home

• His friendships

What does Ann Putnam claim about her daughter Ruth's condition?

• She is bewitched

• She is pretending

• She is physically ill

• She is lost

What does Parris find suspicious about his niece, Abigail?

• Her sudden wealth

• Her interactions with the villagers

• Her name being gossiped in the village

• Her absence from home

What does Ann Putnam believe about her babies' deaths?

• They were murdered by a witch

• They died of natural causes

• They were taken by God

• They were lost in accidents