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Act 1 events
Act 2 events
Characters
Historical context
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As the play begins, why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor?
Betty is sick
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What does Reverend Hale ask John to do?
Recite the 10 commandments
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What is Parris’ main concern?
His reputation
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Where did the witch trials take place?
Salem
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What does Reverend Parris question Abigail about?
Dancing in the woods
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Why has Mary Warren disobeyed her employers and gone to Salem?
Because she is an official of the court
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What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail?
That she knows about the affair
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Were any witches burned?
No
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Why does Abigail say she was dismissed by the Proctors’?
She refused to be treated like a slave
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How does Mary Warren behave towards her employers?
She demands their respect
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What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale?
His wife is reading "strange books"
300
Who wrote "The Crucible"?
Arthur Miller
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Who does Abigail accuse of conjuring spirits?
Tituba
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What does Elizabeth ask John to do?
Question Abigail about the trials
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What has Rebecca Nurse been accused of?
Killing Goody Putnam's babies
400
What were the arguments in Salem really about?
Land and money
500
What is an allusion?
A reference to the Bible, history or literature
500
Why is Mary so afraid to confront Abigail?
Mary knows Abigail will kill her
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What does John decide to do at the end of act 2?
Testify in court against Abigail
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What is theme of the play?
Humans are inclined to abuse power sources for their own ends