Affair with abigail - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Who is Reverend Parris? The spiritual leader of Salem, but not well liked and losing control of his congregation. He wants the deed to his house and firewood in addition to his salary, which Proctor thinks is a sign of greed. Who is Tituba? Parris' black slave from Barbados, who is like a mother to Betty. Who is Betty? Reverend Parris' daughter Who is Abigail? Reverend Parris' niece who had an affair with John Proctor and wants to take Elizabeth's place as John's wi...

. - ANSWERS Answers will vary. - ANSWERS 2. Based on your answer to question one - ANSWERSwhy did Betty refuse to wake up? , Betty was afraid of being severely punished. 3. Characterize Parris based on his statement: - ANSWERS"Now tell me true Abigail. And I pray you feel the weight of truth upon you, for now my ministry's at stake, my ministry and perhaps your cousin's life" (916). Parris is a selfish person who prioritizes his job over his family. 4. A person's reputation or g...

Crucible - Act Four Solved Quizes 2024. At the opening of Act Four Ezekiel Cheever reveals that - ANSWER there is much confusion and disagreement in the town What news does Reverend Parris give the court in Act Four? - ANSWER Mercy Lewis and Abigail Williams have stolen Parris's money and disappeared Which two men urge Deputy Governor Danforth to postpone the witch trials because a rebellion in the town seems possible? - ANSWER John Hale and Reverend Parris What does John Hale urge El...

Dancing Abigail admits to Rev. Parris to doing what in the forest at the beginning of the play? Drinks blood What else do we find out Abigail did in the forest? To curse Elizabeth Proctor Why does Abigail drink blood? The girls are not responding but they're eyes are open. The girls could be in a coma. What is wrong with Betty and Ruth? Other than witchcraft, what could be the cause? They had an affair. Explain the conflict between Abigail and John Proctor ...

Abigail Williams - ANSWERSReverend Parris's niece. Abigail was once the servant for the Proctor household, but Elizabeth Proctor fired her after she discovered that Abigail was having an affair with her husband, John Proctor. Abigail is smart, wily, a good liar, and vindictive when crossed. Reverend John Hale - ANSWERSA young minister reputed to be an expert on witchcraft. Reverend Hale is called in to Salem to examine Parris's daughter Betty. Hale is a committed Christian and hater of witc...

As the play begins, why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor? His daughter Betty is "sick" - as if in a coma What advice does the doctor send back? That he can find no medical reason for her illness, and he should look for an "unnatural reason." What does Reverend Parris question Abigail about? If her name in the village is "white" - meaning, is her reputation good. What is Parris 'main concern? His reputation as a minister and material possessions. What/W...

The Crucible Act Test Questions and Answers Rated A+ Who is the author of "The Crucible Act?" Arthur Miller What is the definition of "crucible"? A severe test or trial Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? Betty won't wake up What advice does the doctor send back? to look for unnatural sources What does Parris question his niece Abigail about? why they were dancing What is Parris' main concern? his reputation What did Parris see in the woods the previous nigh...

Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? Betty is sick What does Parris question his niece Abigail about? Of what happened in the forest and were dealing with the devil What did Parris see in the woods the previous night? A dress, someone naked, the girls dancing and Tituba waving her hands over the fire What does Abigail say she was dismissed by the Proctors? She hated Mrs. Proctor What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in the wood...

The Crucible (Act 2) Questions 2024. What is the mood at the beginning of Act 2? - ANSWER There is a lot of tension; the affair with John and Abigail. What do we learn about John and Elizabeth's relationship at the beginning of the act? - ANSWER John isn't committed and that is conflict between them. What does Mary give Elizabeth? - ANSWER A poppet; rag doll with a needle in it. What news does Mary bring from the court? - ANSWER She states that more people are being accused as well a...

Where and when is the opening scene of the play set? The bedside of Betty, in Parris's house in Salem Massachusetts Why is the Reverend Samuel Parris so distraught at the beginning of Act 1? What unnerves him about the report Susanna Walcott brings from Doctor Griggs? Because he thinks Abigail is dancing in the woods with betty and the fact that their daughter Betty is in a coma. The doctor doesn't think there is a cure. What do we learn in the play about the events in the fore...