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The Crucible Act 1 Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Tituba is Parris' slave from Barbados. She is accused of dancing and doing witchcraft with the girls in the woods.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Betty, Parris' daughter, is comatose and the only explanation the people of Salem have for her condition is...
a)
Poisonous food
b)
Snake bite
c)
Witchcraft
d)
The Devil
3.
Parris did not care about his reputation in the town or his enemies. All he cared about was his daughter's wellbeing.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
Mrs. Putnam says her daughter Ruth is also bewitched like Betty.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Being under strict laws meant the Puritans repressed a lot of anger toward their neighbors. The witch hunts gave them an excuse to finally get revenge on the neighbors they hated.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Parris sent for Reverend John Hale of Beverly because...
a)
He is an old friend.
b)
He is an expert on witchcraft.
c)
Betty asked for him.
d)
He was having an affair with Abigail.
7.
Mrs. Putnam won't come to church because she won't sit so close to something soiled, meaning Abigail.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
According to Abigail, why did Goody Proctor fire her?
a)
She wanted someone better at doing laundry.
b)
She didn't like Abigail's cooking.
c)
She hates her because Abigail wouldn't be her slave.
d)
She didn't like Abigail's hair.
9.
Where and when does this play take place?
a)
Boston, 1462
b)
Salem, 1592
c)
Salem, 1692
d)
Boston, 1692
10.
Who had seven babies pass away shortly after birth?
a)
The Putnam's
b)
The Corey's
c)
The Proctor's
d)
The Hale's
11.
What do we learn about John Proctor?
a)
He wants to steal Parris' job.
b)
He had an affair with Mrs. Putnam.
c)
He had an affair with Abigail.
d)
He loves Martha Corey.
12.
Who drank a blood charm in the hopes of killing Elizabeth Proctor?
a)
Betty
b)
Tituba
c)
Susanna
d)
Abigail