The Crucible Act 1 (A+ Graded)

Why is Reverend Parris praying at the beginning of the Act I? Might he have more than one reason? correct answers 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? correct answers He was a merchant from Barbados Who is Tituba? correct answers 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? correct answers She is his niece & wask kicked out of the proctors house, & is an orphan whose parents died. What rumors are circulating in the village? correct answers 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? correct answers 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? correct answers 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? correct answers 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? correct answers 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? correct answers Seven of her children died before they were a day old. Ruth was the only survivor. Why did Mrs. Putnam contact Tituba? correct answers 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. In what way does Abigail's behavior change when she is alone with the girls? What does this reveal about her character? correct answers She threatens their lives. she is very manipulative, sneaky. this reveals that to stick to the story that only dancing occurred and that they did not drink blood. She lies to her benefit.