The Crucible Act 1 Quiz Review – Flashcards

His daughter Betty is "sick" - as if in a coma

That he can find no medical reason for her illness, and he should look for an "unnatural reason."

If her name in the village is "white" - meaning, is her reputation good.

His reputation as a minister and material possessions.

He saw Abigail, Betty and other girls dancing in the woods.

Elizabeth knows that Abigail and her husband had an affair, so she fired her from their service. Abigail believes that Elizabeth has spread "rumors" about the affair.

She claims that she was dismissed because she refused to be treated like a slave. She calls Elizabeth a "...bitter woman, a lying, cold, sniveling woman..."

Villagers say they saw her flying over a barn. When Betty has a fit as people downstairs sing a psalm (a religious song), Mrs. Putnam claims that Betty cannot bear to hear the Lord's name because she is a witch.

She has lost 7 children in childbirth and wants to know who is "killing" her babies.

Tituba

Betty reveals that Abigail drank blood as a charm to kill Elizabeth.

She threatens to "...come to you in the black of some terrible night and I will bring a pointy reckoning that will shudder you." In other words, she threatens to hurt them physically if they tell.

They had an affair when she worked at the Proctors'. John has put a stop to it, but Abigail still pursues him.

Rebecca is a voice of reason and common sense. She believes that the girls will tire of their "game" and that they are in a "silly season - she believes the girls are going through a stage.

He does not like him. He dislikes Parris' sermons because he ..."hardly ever mentions God anymore." John doesn't like Parris' concern for material things, pointing out his preoccupation for the deed to the house that the village has provided for the minister.

They are fighting about land and boundaries.

He has been called by Parris to stop the rumors of witchcraft.

He is worried because his wife reads "strange" books at night. One night he couldn't pray until she stopped reading a book. He suspects witchcraft.

She blames Tituba. For proof, she claims that Tituba has caused her to laugh during prayer. Parris confirms that Abigail does indeed laugh during prayer. To then, this is proof.

Confess to witchcraft, bless the Lord, and name others who are witches with her (or she will be hanged).

Sarah Good and Sarah Osborn

When Tituba saves herself by "confessing" Abigail decides to do the same.

She follows Tituba's and Abigail's example.

1692

Salem Village

They could get rid of imagined or real enemies

Devil's mark

Repent and name others

Henry Miller

The practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper regard for evidence.

He was the US senator who let anti-communist ideas in the 1940's.

Dramatic accusations Fear of a perceived threat Target communities Powerful authority structure Loyalty checks Normal, ordinary people forced to name others or face consequences

Tituba

Tituba

Mr. Putnam

Susanna