Crucible Act 1 Flashcards
Why was Rev. Parris sent for the doctor as the play begins?
to determine whether Betty is truly bewitches or not
What does Parris question his niece Abigail about?
her, Betty, and several other girls dancing in the woods in the middle of the night with his slave, Tituba
What was the effect on Betty and Ruth?
Rev. Parris’ daughter, Betty, lies unconscious on the bed and Ruth, Putnams’ daughter, appears to be entranced.
What seems to be Parris’ main concern?
His job and appearance
What reason does Ann Putnam have to be resentful?
she believes that Rebecca Nurse is responsible for killing seven of her babies and accused her of witchery
What is the issue with Abigail and Elizabeth Proctor?
Abigail had an affair with John Proctor, Elizabeth’s husband
What rumors are circulating the town about Betty?
She cries out after she hears the lord’s name in a psalm. Everyone felt that she must be bewitched because she couldn’t hear the lord’s name.
What does Abigail claim happened to Betty?
she was scared that her father found her and that she is faking it
What does Betty reveal about what happened in the woods?
She informs us that they were dancing in the woods and Abigail was the ring leader of it all, wishing Goody Proctor to be dead and drinking chicken blood around the fire.
When does Betty cry out? How is this cry interpreted by those there?
she cries out after all of the adults left her room and its interpreted as her trying to speak about what happened
How does Rebecca Nurse explain the happenings with Betty?
she believes the children are sporting and its not real
How does John Proctor feel about Rev. Parris?
feels that Parris is a selfish hypocrite who only preaches hellfire and damnation
What disputes are brought up in the Parris home?
Parris’ salary and his duties as reverend, firewood, the deed to Parris’ house
Why is Rev Hale in Salem? Where is he from?
to figure out the witchcraft situation; the town of Beverly
What does Giles reveal to Hale about his wife?
she reads strange books that lead to stoppage of prayer
What ultimatum is Tituba given? How does she react? How do Betty and Abigail react?
she must confess to witchcraft and name other people who are witches (if not she will be hanged) abigail and betty start praising her
