The Crucible Questions and Answers
with Certified Solutions
In his introduction to the play, how does Arthur Miller explain what really motivated the people
of Salem to accuse their neighbors, friends, and relatives of witchcraft? ✔✔Arthur Miller
explains that everyone in Salem wanted vengeance upon others for various reasons. Because of
that, witchcraft accusations flew.
What were Abigail Williams and the girls doing in the forest when Reverend Parris saw them?
✔✔The girls were dancing and some of them were not wearing clothes. There was a frog in the
pot and Tituba was chanting.
Why is Reverend Parris so worried about the evidence of witchcraft being discovered in his own
house? ✔✔Revered Parris wants to remain minister and fears any evidence that may harm his
reputation.
What does Rebecca Nurse think is wrong with the girls? ✔✔She thinks that the girls are faking
witchcraft to get attention.
, Why is Mrs. Putnam so eager to prove there is witchcraft in the village? ✔✔She has lost all but
one of her children shortly after they were born and wants someone to blame (a scapegoat).
What is the source of the conflict between Reverend Parris and John Proctor? ✔✔John Proctor
questions Reverend Parris's beliefs and morals. He sees that Revered Parris is more concerned
with keeping his position as minister than with practicing his true religion and devotion to God.
What is the relationship between Abigail Williams and John Proctor? ✔✔John Proctor cheated
on Elizabeth Proctor, his wife, with Abigail Williams once. Abigail Williams is now obsessed
with John and wants to be his wife, but John feels guilty after committing adultery.
How does Abigail Williams feel about John Proctor's wife, Elizabeth Proctor? ✔✔Abigail
Williams is jealous of Elizabeth Proctor and thus despises her.
What is unusual about Giles Corey? ✔✔He never attended church before he married his wife. He
reports that his wife reads books that he does not know about. Also, he files lawsuits regularly.
Why is Thomas Putnam such a bitter man? ✔✔He wants more land and therefore, more power.
with Certified Solutions
In his introduction to the play, how does Arthur Miller explain what really motivated the people
of Salem to accuse their neighbors, friends, and relatives of witchcraft? ✔✔Arthur Miller
explains that everyone in Salem wanted vengeance upon others for various reasons. Because of
that, witchcraft accusations flew.
What were Abigail Williams and the girls doing in the forest when Reverend Parris saw them?
✔✔The girls were dancing and some of them were not wearing clothes. There was a frog in the
pot and Tituba was chanting.
Why is Reverend Parris so worried about the evidence of witchcraft being discovered in his own
house? ✔✔Revered Parris wants to remain minister and fears any evidence that may harm his
reputation.
What does Rebecca Nurse think is wrong with the girls? ✔✔She thinks that the girls are faking
witchcraft to get attention.
, Why is Mrs. Putnam so eager to prove there is witchcraft in the village? ✔✔She has lost all but
one of her children shortly after they were born and wants someone to blame (a scapegoat).
What is the source of the conflict between Reverend Parris and John Proctor? ✔✔John Proctor
questions Reverend Parris's beliefs and morals. He sees that Revered Parris is more concerned
with keeping his position as minister than with practicing his true religion and devotion to God.
What is the relationship between Abigail Williams and John Proctor? ✔✔John Proctor cheated
on Elizabeth Proctor, his wife, with Abigail Williams once. Abigail Williams is now obsessed
with John and wants to be his wife, but John feels guilty after committing adultery.
How does Abigail Williams feel about John Proctor's wife, Elizabeth Proctor? ✔✔Abigail
Williams is jealous of Elizabeth Proctor and thus despises her.
What is unusual about Giles Corey? ✔✔He never attended church before he married his wife. He
reports that his wife reads books that he does not know about. Also, he files lawsuits regularly.
Why is Thomas Putnam such a bitter man? ✔✔He wants more land and therefore, more power.
