Crucible Knowledge
What was the setting of The Crucible?
Salem, Massachusetts
Who was John Proctor's wife?
Elizabeth Proctor
Why was Reverend Hale brought to Salem?
To investigate the outbreak of the devil in Salem.
Why did Elizabeth Proctor fire Abigail?
She slept with John Proctor.
What was Parris' main job in the town of Salem?
He was the town minister.
Why did Tituba confess to dancing with the Devil?
She was tiered of getting whipped.
What ultimately happens to John Proctor?
He is found guilty of practicing witchcraft and is hung.
Who invites Reverend Hale to come to Salem?
Reverend Parris
Who is the first person that Abigail claims practiced witchcraft?
Tituba
When Reverend Parris first catches the girls in the forest, why does he not tell people they were dancing?
Dancing was forbidden and did not want to admit his children were participating in forbidden acts.
What is Parris’s position in Salem?
He was the minister.
What does John Proctor do in court, in a desperate attempt to foil Abigail?
Admits to having an affair with Abigail.
What does Reverend Hale ask John Proctor if he knew in his questioning of him in his home?
If he knew the Ten Commandments.
What did Abigail say she saw in the courtroom when they began questioning the girls about them seeing hallucinations?
A yellow bird
What is Reverend Parris' primary concern throughout the play?
His reputation amongst the community.
Before the play begins, what did Parris catch his daughter and other girls doing?
Dancing in the woods with Tituba.
Who is brought in to court to corroborate John Proctor’s claims about Abigail?
Elizabeth Proctor
When John Proctor is facing death, what does Hale urge him to do?
Confess, even though he is innocent
Why does Abigail visit John Proctor in jail
To try to get him to run away with her to Barbados.
Why does Parris call for a doctor when his daughter, Betty, falls ill?
To see whether or not the towns children are being possessed by the devil.
Why will Elizabeth not be hanged if she is found guilty?
She is pregnant
Why does John Proctor not admit to practicing witchcraft?
He was innocent and was protecting his name and reputation. (Even though he had 2 boys and a pregnant wife to care for)
Why does Reverend Hale try to save John Proctor?
He knew Abigail Williams lied and there was no devil in Salem.
What does Abigail do at the end of the play?
She flees Salem, after robbing her uncle and the church.
What does Parris fear most about the accusations against his daughter?
His reputation, showing very little worry or care for his daughter.