The Crucible Acts I-II Review | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Who are Ann and Thomas Putnam? What is their motivation for suggesting witchcraft?

Wealthy landowners. Thomas's motivation is most likely greed. Ann's is most likely to find a reason (besides God is angry with her) for the death of her babies.

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Who is Reverend Parris? Who is his daughter?

Parris is the minister in Salem. His daughter is Betty.

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The Crucible is an allegory that compares witch hunting to what event in American history?

McCarthyism, or communist hunting

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What's wrong with Betty at the beginning of the play?

She won't wake up.

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How does John Proctor feel about Abigail?

He does not want to continue the relationship. He believes he is a sinner and wants to reconcile with his wife.

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Who is Rebecca Nurse?

An old well-respected woman, with 26 grandchildren.

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Why did Tituba confess?

She was in a no-win situation. If she didn't confess, Parris threatened to beat her to death.

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Why did Tituba name Sara Good and Sara Osborne as witches?

Thomas Putnam brought up their names earlier in the questioning.

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Why is Parris so worried about the evidence of witchcraft being discovered in his own house?

Parris wants to remain minister and fears any evidence that may harm his reputation.

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Why does Elizabeth proctor not trust her husband?

He had an affair with their servant, Abigail, and she continues to catch him lying to her.

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How does Abigail set up Elizabeth Proctor so she can be accused of witchcraft?

In court she observes Mary Warren put her needle in a doll she is sewing. Abigail later stabs herself with a needle and blames Elizabeth's spirit.

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When John Proctor forgets the commandment about adultery, this is an example of what?

irony

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Name two reasons John Proctor doesn't go to church.

He believes Reverend Parris is greedy. He feels guilty about his affair with Abigail.

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What are the charges against Rebecca Nurse?

The marvelous and supernatural natural murder of Goody Putnam's babies.

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She says she does not believe in witches if she is being accused of being a witch.

Elizabeth Proctor

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Who said: Tituba. You must have no fear to tell us who they are, do you understand? We will protect you. The Devil can never overcome a minister. You know that, do you not?

Reverend Hale

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