Question 1

Who is the first character to suggest that witchcraft might be involved in the events occurring in Salem?

Accepted Answer

Tituba

Answer

Abigail Williams

Answer

Reverend Parris

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John Proctor

Question 2

What does Abigail Williams do to cover up her involvement in the events in the woods?

Accepted Answer

She blames Tituba for witchcraft

Answer

She confesses to the authorities

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She threatens the other girls

Answer

She admits to dancing

Question 3

What is Reverend Parris primarily concerned about in Act 1 of 'The Crucible'?

Accepted Answer

His reputation in the community

Answer

The fate of the accused witches

Answer

The well-being of his daughter

Answer

The truth about witchcraft

Question 4

Which character is revealed to have had an affair with Abigail Williams?

Accepted Answer

John Proctor

Answer

Reverend Hale

Answer

Thomas Putnam

Answer

Giles Corey

Question 5

What motivates the group of girls, led by Abigail, to begin accusing others of witchcraft?

Accepted Answer

Fear of punishment for their own actions

Answer

Desire for power

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Genuine belief in witchcraft

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Jealousy of the townspeople

Question 6

What rumor does Betty Parris spread after her father discovers her dancing in the woods?

Accepted Answer

That she can fly

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That the townspeople are in danger

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That Abigail is a witch

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That she saw the devil

Question 7

What does Abigail Williams threaten to do if the other girls do not support her story?

Accepted Answer

She threatens to harm them

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She threatens to leave Salem

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She threatens to confess to witchcraft

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She threatens to tell the truth

Question 8

What reason does Reverend Parris give for his concern about the events in Salem?

Accepted Answer

He fears for his position and authority

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He is worried about the moral state of the town

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He wants to protect his daughter

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He believes in the existence of witchcraft

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