The Crucible: Act 1

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Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?

Betty won't wake up

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What advice does the doctor send back?

to look for unatural sources

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What does Parris questoin his niece Abigail about?

why they were dancing

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What if Parris' main concern?

his reputation

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what did Parris see in the woods the previous night?

the girls dancing

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What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail?

her soul is tainted

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Why does Abigail say she was dismissed by the Proctors?

they wanted a slave

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What rumors have circulated the town about Bety Parris? What proof later occurs that "proves" that she is a witch?

that she was flying, someone saw her

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Why did Mrs. Putnam contact Tituba?

to talk to her dead babies

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Who does Abigail accuse of conjuring spirits at this point?

Tituba

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What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in the woods?

Abigail drank blood

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What threat does Abigail make to the other girls?

if they tell she will kill them

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What happened in the past between John Procotr and Abigail? How do each of them feel about it now?

an affair that Proctor denies, and Abigail wants

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What is the function of Rebecca Nurse in the play?

voice of reason

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How does John Proctor feel about Reverend Parris?

he doesn't like him at all

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What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam?

over land

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Why is Reverend Hale in Salem?

to look for witches

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What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale?

that his wife is reading books

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When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, who does she blame? What proof does she offer?

Tituba, makes her laugh in church

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What ultimatum is Tituba given?

confess or die

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Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch?

Sarah Goode

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Why does Abigail start accusing people at this point?

no more blame on her

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Why does Betty Parris start accusing peopl?

she wants a way out