The Crucible Act 1 Quiz

Reverend Paris' main concern about his niece Abigail is that

• she uses too much of his salary

• her actions will reflect badly on him

• she got fired by the Proctors

• she is a terrible cousin to his daughter Betty

Which character is the first to fall ill in Act 1 of "The Crucible"?

• Abigail Williams

• Betty Parris

• Tituba

• Mary Warren

What is Reverend Parris most concerned about at the beginning of Act 1?

• His daughter's health

• His reputation

• The witchcraft accusations

• His financial situation

Which theme is introduced in Act 1 of "The Crucible"?

• The power of love

• The danger of hysteria

• The importance of family

• The value of education

Who is the first person to suggest that Betty's illness might be due to witchcraft?

• Reverend Parris

• Abigail Williams

• Ann Putnam

• John Proctor

What does Abigail Williams confess to Reverend Parris in Act 1?

• That she loves John Proctor

• That she danced in the forest

• That she practiced witchcraft

• That she stole money

Which literary device is used when Abigail threatens the other girls to keep silent about what happened in the forest?

• Metaphor

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

• Simile

What is the relationship between Abigail Williams and John Proctor?

• They are siblings

• They are cousins

• They had an affair

• They are married

Which character is known for their expertise in identifying witchcraft?

• Reverend Parris

• John Proctor

• Reverend Hale

• Thomas Putnam

What does Ann Putnam reveal about her past in Act 1?

• She has lost seven children

• She has been accused of witchcraft

• She has a secret lover

• She is planning to leave Salem