The Crucible Acts 1 and 2, Questions and answers. 100% Accurate. Rated A

The Crucible Acts 1 and 2, Questions and answers. 100% Accurate. Rated A Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? - Because his daughter (Betty) is sick What advice does the doctor send back? - To look for the "un-natural reason" of Betty's sickness What does Parris question his niece Abigail about? - He questions if her name is still "white" as in pure What is Parris' main concern? - His reputation as a minister and natural posessions What did Parris see in the woods the previous night? - He saw Abigail and Betty dancing in the woods along with other girls and one was naked. What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail? - That Elizabeth spreads rumors about the affair Why does Abigail say she was dismissed by the Proctors? - Because she refused to be treated like a slave What rumors have circulated the town about Betty and Abigail? - That Abigail was flying over the barn and Betty is so stricken with evil that she can't even hear God's word Why did Mrs. Putnam contact Tituba? - She wanted to know who killed her seven kids. Who does Abigail accuse of conjuring spirits at this point? - Tituba What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in the woods? - That Abigail drank blood as a charm to kill Elizabeth Proctor What threat does Abigail make to the other girls? - To kill them or hurt them if they tell What happened in the past between John Proctor and Abigail? How do each of them feel about it now? - John and Abigail had an affair while she was working for them. John tries to put a stop to it. What is the function of Rebecca Nurse in the play? - She is the voice of reason and common sense. How does John Proctor feel about Reverend Parris? - He doesn't like him and doesn't trust him as a Reverend. What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam? - They fight over land and boundaries. Why is Reverend Hale in Salem? - Parris called him to stop the rumors of witchcraft. What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale? - That his wife has been acting strange by reading books which keep her from prayer When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, who does she blame? What proof does she offer? - Tituba, she says that Tituba causes her to laugh during prayer. What ultimatum is Tituba given? - That in order to avoid being hanged she must confess, praise the Lord, and give other witnesses Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch? - Sarah Good & Goody Osborn Why does Abigail start accusing people at this point? - She wants to save herself and the only way to do is it is by accusing others which would draw the attention away from herself. Why does Betty Parris start accusing people? - She follows Tituba and Abigail's lead. At the beginning of this act, John Proctor says, "It is winter in here yet." Why is this pertinent to what is going on? - He uses it to symbolize their relationship as being a cold one because she (Elizabeth) doesn't trust him (John). Why has Mary Warren disobeyed her employers and gone to Salem? - Since she has been named an official she must go and also she likes feeling important.