Exploring Act 1 of The Crucible: Key Themes and Characters

Who is Reverend John Hale?

• A farmer in Salem

• A young minister and witchcraft expert

• A villager accused of witchcraft

• The governor of Salem

What does Giles Corey reveal about his wife?

• She has seen the devil

• She is accused of witchcraft

• She reads a lot of books

• She is ill

What does Giles Corey's remark about his wife indicate?

• Pride in her intelligence

• Concern for her well-being

• Admiration for her curiosity

• Suspicion of her activities

Who first accuses Tituba of witchcraft?

• Abigail

• Thomas Putnam

• Giles Corey

• Reverend Hale

What does Tituba do to avoid punishment?

• She confesses to witchcraft

• She accuses others of being witches

• She denies everything

• She runs away

According to the characters, how is reality composed?

• Of light and darkness

• Of good and evil

• Of God and the devil

• Of truths and lies

What influences Reverend Hale's understanding of witchcraft?

• The Bible and approved texts

• Personal experience

• Science books

• Villagers' testimonies

How do the schemers further their accusations?

• Through physical evidence

• By using guilt by association

• Through logical reasoning

• By ignoring the accusations

What role does fear play in the accusations of witchcraft?

• It is ignored

• It is used to justify actions

• It is the primary motivator

• It is considered irrational

Who awakens and also accuses others of witchcraft?

• Betty

• Martha Corey

• Tituba

• Abigail