Characters and Relationships
This minister is more concerned about his reputation than his daughter’s health.
Who is Reverend Parris?
Act I begins with this event that causes panic in Salem.
What is Betty’s mysterious illness after being seen dancing in the woods?
This is the central theme of The Crucible.
What is mass hysteria?
Betty’s fainting causes this reaction from Reverend Parris.
What is calling Reverend Hale to Salem?
The first person publicly accused of witchcraft in Salem.
Who is Tituba?
She was dismissed from the Proctors’ service for having an affair with John.
Who is Abigail Williams?
Abigail and the other girls were caught doing this in the woods. (TWO THINGS)
What is dancing (and attempting to conjure spirits)?
The witch trials represent this larger historical event.
What is McCarthyism or the Red Scare?
John’s attempt to dissuade Mary from going to court causes this.
What is an argument with Elizabeth over trust / honesty?
This is the one commandment that John forgets.
What is "thou shalt not commit adultery"?
This character is accused because of a doll found with a needle in it.
Who is Elizabeth Proctor?
Tituba confesses to witchcraft after this happens.
What is being threatened with death if she doesn’t confess?
The poppet symbolizes this.
What is innocence twisted into guilt?
Abigail accuses Tituba as a result of doing this.
What is shifting blame or deflecting suspicion?
The Salem Witch Trials took place during this year.
What is 1692?
The Proctors’ current servant, who gives Elizabeth the poppet
Who is Mary Warren?
In Act II, John and Elizabeth argue about this topic.
What is John’s affair with Abigail and his reluctance to expose her?
Reputation is most important to this group of people.
Who are the Puritans (or the townspeople of Salem)
The gift of a poppet results in this major consequence.
What is Elizabeth’s arrest?
This term describes a government controlled by religion.
What is a theocracy?
This character tries to use logic and evidence to disprove witchcraft but ends up doubting himself.
Who is Reverend Hale?
This event causes Elizabeth’s arrest.
What is the discovery of the poppet with a needle inside it?
This theme is represented when fear overrides reason and justice.
What is the danger of false accusations / the breakdown of logic?
Hale’s arrival in Salem sparks which broad reaction in the community?
What is widespread accusations of witchcraft?
The word "crucible" literally means this.