WorksheetsCrucible Act I
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 39mins
Why is Reverend Parris upset about at the opening of Act I?
Rumors of witchcraft are circulating in the community.
He learns of Abigail's dismissal from the Proctor household.
His daughter's condition and the possible connection to her inappropriate activities in the woods concerns him.
He is aware of Tituba's influence over the children.
"He believed he was being persecuted wherever he went, despite his best efforts to win people." (3)
"Your name in this town--it is entirely white, is it not?" (12)
From Parris's comments, his concern for his daughter seems primarily based on ____.
anxiety about his reputation
fear for the fate of her soul
great love for his only child
terror of the Devil
How does Reverend Parris's belief in the supernatural affect his response to his daughter's illness?
He refuses to send for a doctor.
He professes his faith that God will heal her.
He seeks help from Reverend Hale.
He believes Abigail's assertion that Betty is not bewitched.
What can be inferred from Act I about he attitude of Puritans toward their slaves?
They see their slaves as equals in God's sight.
They see their slaves as being only a step removed from paganis.
They fear and mistrust their slaves.
none of these
Thomas Putnam's attitude toward Reverend Parris is one of ___.
mistrust
respect
pity
contempt
This passage is from the background information at the opening of the play. For what detail that comes out later in Act I does this information prepare you?
"Long-held hatreds of neighbors could now be openly expressed, and vengeance taken, despite the Bible's charitable injunction. Land-lust which had been expressed before by constant bickering over boundaries and deeds, could now be elevated to the arena of morality . . ."
The passage prepares the reader for Putnam's arguing with Francis Nurse about a piece of land to which both men lay claim.
The passage prepares the reader for Reverend Parris's complaining about his salary.
The passage prepares the reader for Abigail's reluctance to tell the truth about what happened in the woods.
The passage prepares the reader for Putnam's arguing with Proctor about a piece of land to which both men lay claim.
How does Mrs. Putnam justify sending Ruth to Tituba in the first act?
Titube promised to revive Mrs. Putnam's dead children.
Mrs. Putnam feels she deserves to know how her children died.
Mrs. Putnam thinks that "conjuring" will not harm anyone.
Mrs. Putnam feels that she deserves to know why she has had to endure the deaths of seven children.
Mrs. Putnam's comments in Act I suggest that her primary motivation in hunting for witches is ____.
resentment of Rebecca Nurse
anger at having lost her children
compassion for the sick girls
anger about Ruth's illness
Which phrase in Act I best describes Abigail Williams's character? She is _______.
impulsive and thoughtless
naive and timid
proud and vulnerable
proud and manipulative
From the scene in the first act in which the girls are alone, what can be inferred as the basis of Abigail's influence over the other girls? The answer is ______.
her beauty and cleverly crafted purity
her social position as the Proctor's former servant
her charm and magnetic persuasiveness
her use of her early experiences to terrorize them
Consider Tituba's state of mind when she began naming names in the first act. What can you infer about her motivation?
She is afraid of Reverend Parris and Putnam and thinks naming names will save her from punishment.
She actually sees Goody Good and Goody Osburn in the forest and wants to tell the truth.
She talks about a dream that she once had.
She is afraid of Reverend Hale and thinks that naming names will save her from punishment.
Given this piece of information from the stage directions, what can readers conclude about Tituba's behavior at the end of Act I?
"She enters as one does who can no longer bear to be barred from the sight of her beloved, but she is also extremely frightened because her slave sense has warned her that, as always, trouble in this house eventually lands on her back."
Tituba is so fond of Ruth that she will try anything to help her.
Tituba is so fond of Parris that she will try anything to help him.
Tituba's "slave sense" is what get her and the girls into trouble in the first place.
Tituba is so fond of Betty that she will try anything to help her.
In Act I, Abigail is described as having an "endless capacity for dissembling," which means ___.
she is a destructive person
she is extremely quick to act
she frequently conceals her true motives from those around her
she frequently conceals her true thoughts from those around her
Abigail told Parris that she was fired from the Proctors' service because
Goody Proctor wanted a slave, not a servant.
Goody Proctor was jealous of Abigail.
John Proctor broke up with her.
she was pregnant with John's baby.
What event is considered the inciting incident in Act I of The Crucible? What event sets the play in motion?
Reverend Hale questions Tituba and the girls about their activities in the woods.
Betty has fallen mysteriously ill after she and some other girls were found engaging in apparent rituals in the woods.
Abigail is dismissed from the Proctor household, and Mary Warren takes her place there.
John Proctor appears at the Parris home and rebuffs Abigail's efforts to resume their affair.
Based on the dialogue between Reverend Parris and Abigail near the start of Act I of The Crucible, what can you conclude about Parris's concern for Betty?
His concern stems primarily from fears about the fate of Betty's soul.
His concern stems primarily from fears about his own reputation.
His concern stems primarily from his terror of the Devil.
His concern stems primarily from his overprotective attitude toward his daughter.
From the details in Act I of The Crucible, what can be inferred about the attitude of Puritans toward their slaves?
They saw their slaves as only a step removed from paganism.
They feared their slaves would rebel to try to win freedom.
They treated their slaves as valued members of the household.
They saw their slaves as equals in God's sight.
In Act I of The Crucible, what justification does Mrs. Putnam give for sending Ruth to Tituba?
Mrs. Putnam thought it might help Ruth, who seemed to be ailing.
Tituba promised to revive Mrs. Putnam's dead children.
Mrs. Putnam didn't think a little foolish "conjuring" would do any harm.
Mrs. Putnam feels she deserves to know why she has had to endure the deaths of seven children.
Which phrase best describes Abigail Williams's character in Act I of The Crucible?
affectionate and vulnerable
naive and timid
impulsive and thoughtless
proud and manipulative
Consider Tituba's state of mind when she begins naming names in Act I of The Crucible. What can you infer about her motivation?
She is confused and is talking about a dream she once had.
She actually saw Goody Good and Goody Osborn in the forest and wants to tell the truth.
She does not like the women she named, and she hopes they will be punished.
She is afraid of Reverend Hale and thinks naming names will save her from punishment.
In The Crucible, Act I, Abigail is described as having "an endless capacity for dissembling," which means that __________.
she frequently conceals her true motives from those around her.
she is very quick to get at the heart of a matter.
she is a destructive person.
she is able to keep track of the different stories she tells to different people.
Why does Abigail believe Betty is in a state of shock?
Betty was bewitched by Tituba.
Betty was frightened when Parris caught her in the woods.
Betty was threatened by Abigail.
Betty was depressed because of her mother’s death.
Other than dancing, what else did Reverend Parris see in the woods?
Abigail drinking blood
Tituba sacrificing a cat
Betty flying through the air
A frog jumping in a kettle
Which character reveals that Abigail drank a charm to kill Goody Proctor?
Mercy Lewis
Betty Parris
Mary Warren
Susanna Walcott
What advice does Rebecca give Reverend Parris concerning Mr. Hale?
She tells Parris to send Hale to see Ruth before Betty.
She tells Parris to give Hale a special book.
She tells Parris to send Hale away when he arrives.
She tells Parris to beware of Hale’s lies.
Why does John Proctor dislike Reverend Parris? Check all that apply.
Parris demanded the deed to the house for the town minister.
Parris only preaches about Hell and sin.
Parris bought golden candlesticks for the alter.
Parris spreads rumors about other ministers.
Parris asked for more money in his salary to buy firewood.
Why would Goody Osburn be accused of working with the devil?
She frequently steals the crops of her neighbors.
She was a midwife to Mrs. Putnam three times.
She has been having an affair with someone in the village.
She refuses to attend church.
What happens to Betty at the end of Act I?
She recovers and blames Abigail for her suffering.
She tries to attack Reverend Hale.
She awakens and accuses villagers of working with the devil.
She tries to fly out the window.
What does Giles Corey want Hale to answer about his wife, Martha?
He wants to know if his wife is a witch.
He wants to know if Hale can heal her illness.
He wants to know why his wife is reading strange books.
He wants to know if his wife is cheating on him.
How does Giles Corey settle his disagreements with his fellow villagers?
He sabotages their farms and businesses.
He spreads rumors about them, hoping to ruin their reputations.
He frequently takes them to court.
He blames them of casting spells and working with the Devil.
