Exploring Act 1: Scene 1B of The Crucible

The transcript details a village's struggle with suspected witchcraft, leading to heated debates on religious authority and community divisions. Reverend Hale arrives to investigate, uncovering confessions and accusations that reveal deep-seated fears and tensions within the community.

What is the initial concern in the village?

• A fire

• A missing person

• A bad harvest

• Children dying

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

Who suggests relying on Dr. Griggs and prayer?

• Mr. Parris

• Rebecca

• John Proctor

• Reverend Hale

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What is the main topic of debate among the villagers?

• The price of lumber

• The presence of witchcraft

• The construction of a new church

• The quality of the harvest

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Why do some villagers stay away from church?

• They are busy with work

• They are sick

• The preacher only talks about Hellfire and damnation

• They have moved to another village

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

What does Reverend Hale bring with him?

• A cross

• A letter from the governor

• Books of religion

• A sword

What does Mr. Parris discover about the girls?

• They were stealing

• They were dancing in the forest

• They were praying

• They were reading strange books

What does Abigail admit to doing in the forest?

• Cooking

• Reading books

• Dancing

• Praying

What does Tituba confess to?

• Conjuring spirits

• Reading strange books

• Stealing

• Dancing

Who does Tituba accuse of being with the devil?

• Goody Osburn

• Rebecca Nurse

• John Proctor

• Goody Proctor

What does Tituba say the devil promised her?

• Freedom

• Riches

• A new home

• A long life