The Crucible Act 1 Questions and
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Why is Reverend Parris praying at the beginning of the Act I? Might he have more than one
reason? ✔✔He was worried for his daughter. Worried that she may be a witch, and for his own
reputation
What did Rev. Parris do before coming to Salem? ✔✔He was a merchant from Barbados
Who is Tituba? ✔✔Parris' black slave from Barbados whois like a mother to betty.
What is the relationship between Abigail and Rev. Parris? Why does she live with him? ✔✔She
is his niece & wask kicked out of the proctors house, & is an orphan whose parents died.
What rumors are circulating in the village? ✔✔That people are involved in witchcraft, Betty has
fallen ill after the girls were found by Reverend Parris dancing in the woods. Abigail, betty,
tituba, ruth
Describe what Rev. Parris encountered in the woods. Why would this be an especially upsetting
sight for a Puritan minister? ✔✔He found the girls dancing and believed they were conjuring up
, souls. He saw a dress and thought that he saw someone running naked. Dancing wasnt allowed,
no fun was allowed.
What happened to Abigail seven months before Act I? ✔✔She was fired from the Proctor
household. She had an affair with John Proctor and was fired by Elizabeth Proctor (his wife)
What reason does Abigail give for being dismissed from the Proctor residence? ✔✔She didn't
want to work like a slave and have her face blackened.
What similarity exists between Ruth Putnam and Betty Parris? What difference so the Putnams
notice? ✔✔Both girls have fallen ill and have attributed it to witchraft. They point out that Betty
couldnt open her eyes, and ruth could
What tragedy occurred in Mrs. Putnam's life? ✔✔Seven of her children died before they were a
day old. Ruth was the only survivor.
Why did Mrs. Putnam contact Tituba? ✔✔She wanted to connect with the spirit of her children
and find out why they died and see if Tituba can stop what is happening to Ruth.
Answers 100% Pass
Why is Reverend Parris praying at the beginning of the Act I? Might he have more than one
reason? ✔✔He was worried for his daughter. Worried that she may be a witch, and for his own
reputation
What did Rev. Parris do before coming to Salem? ✔✔He was a merchant from Barbados
Who is Tituba? ✔✔Parris' black slave from Barbados whois like a mother to betty.
What is the relationship between Abigail and Rev. Parris? Why does she live with him? ✔✔She
is his niece & wask kicked out of the proctors house, & is an orphan whose parents died.
What rumors are circulating in the village? ✔✔That people are involved in witchcraft, Betty has
fallen ill after the girls were found by Reverend Parris dancing in the woods. Abigail, betty,
tituba, ruth
Describe what Rev. Parris encountered in the woods. Why would this be an especially upsetting
sight for a Puritan minister? ✔✔He found the girls dancing and believed they were conjuring up
, souls. He saw a dress and thought that he saw someone running naked. Dancing wasnt allowed,
no fun was allowed.
What happened to Abigail seven months before Act I? ✔✔She was fired from the Proctor
household. She had an affair with John Proctor and was fired by Elizabeth Proctor (his wife)
What reason does Abigail give for being dismissed from the Proctor residence? ✔✔She didn't
want to work like a slave and have her face blackened.
What similarity exists between Ruth Putnam and Betty Parris? What difference so the Putnams
notice? ✔✔Both girls have fallen ill and have attributed it to witchraft. They point out that Betty
couldnt open her eyes, and ruth could
What tragedy occurred in Mrs. Putnam's life? ✔✔Seven of her children died before they were a
day old. Ruth was the only survivor.
Why did Mrs. Putnam contact Tituba? ✔✔She wanted to connect with the spirit of her children
and find out why they died and see if Tituba can stop what is happening to Ruth.
