Main Characters
Abigail
The townspeople of Salem were believers in this sect of Christianity
This child's illness is a catalyst to the plot
Betty Parris
Parris's slave who dances with the girls in the woods
Tituba
The three women being arrested at the end of Act 2
Elizabeth Proctor, Martha Corey, Rebecca Nurse
John Proctor
The Salem Witch Trials took place in this year
1692
The girls were caught by Reverend Parris doing this in the woods
dancing
wealthy landowner who has a large influence over Rev Parris
Putnam
One thing John and Elizabeth argue about in Act 2 (any answer on the list will get you credit)
John's attachment to Abigail, John's reluctance to act against her, John's lie that he was not alone with Abigail in Act 1, the "promise" John has inadvertantly made to Abigail during their affair
Reverend John Hale
Arthur Miller was questioned by this committee in front of Congress after writing The Crucible.
House Un-American Activities Committee
Before the play has started, Abigail has been fired from her last job. Who was her employer and why was she fired?
The Proctor's current servant girl, she is scared of being accused of witchcraft
Mary Warren
Elizabeth is accused of sending her spirit out on this person using this method.
Abigail- using a doll to stab Abigail in the stomach
farmer's wife who is arrested at the end of Act 2
Elizabeth Proctor
The Crucible was published in this year
1953
The Putnams believe Tituba has this supernatural ability.
she can conjure/speak to the dead
A farmer and landowner in Salem who accidentally implicates his wife by asking Reverend Hale about her reading habits
Giles Corey
It is revealed in Act 2 that this person has been sentenced to death by the Salem court.
Sarah Osbourne
Salem's highest religious authority. He is obsessed with his reputation.
Reverend Parris
The townspeople of Salem used these types of evidence to convict people of witchcraft. Any answer from the list will be counted correct.
spectral evidence (dreams or visions), confessions under duress, eye witness testimony
These two women are the first people accused of witchcraft in the play
Sarah Good and Sarah Osbourne
An elderly woman known for her great works and charity in Salem
Rebecca Nurse
John Proctor is able to remember all of the 10 commandments except for this one.
Thall shalt not commit adultery.