Studied by 0 peopleWhy has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins?
Betty Parris, his daughter, won't wake up.
What advice does the doctor send back?
to look for unatural sources
What does Parris question his niece, Abigail, about?
What the girls were doing in the woods
What is Parris's main concern?
his reputation, his job as a minister
What did Parris see in the woods the previous night?
the girls dancing around a fire, Mercy Lewis running naked through the woods
What has Elizabeth Proctor said about Abigail?
Elizabeth knows about the affair between Abigail and John so she fired Abigail from her service and spread rumors about the affair
Why does Abigail say she was dismissed by the Proctors?
"She hates me, uncle, she must, for I would not be her slave."
What rumors have circulated the town about Betty Parris? What proof later occurs that "proves" that she is a witch?
Rumors have spread that Betty was seen flying. Betty starts screaming when she hears the town singing psalms. This "proves" she is a witch because she cannot bear to hear the lord's name.
Why did Mrs. Putnam contact Tituba?
She wanted to talk to her dead babies.
Who does Abigail accuse of conjuring spirits in Act 1?
Tituba
What does Betty Parris reveal about what happened in the woods?
Abigail drank blood and drank a charm to kill Elizabeth Proctor
What threat does Abigail make to the other girls?
If they tell what they saw her do, she will kill them.
What happened in the past between John Proctor and Abigail? How do each of them feel about it now?
They had an affair. Proctor wants to pretend like it never happened, and Abigail wants to continue the affair.
What is the function of Rebecca Nurse in the play so far?
She is the voice of reason and common sense.
How does John Proctor feel about Reverend Parris?
He doesn't like him at all. Proctor thinks Parris is greedy. Proctor is also annoyed because Parris only preaches about hell.
What is the dispute between John Proctor and Thomas Putnam?
They are arguing over land/lumber.
Why is Reverend Hale in Salem?
to look for signs of witches
What does Giles Corey reveal to Reverend Hale?
that his wife is reading books
When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, who does she blame? What proof does she offer?
She blames Tituba. Abigail claims that Tituba makes her laugh in church.
What ultimatum is Tituba given?
confess to witchcraft or be beaten to death/hanged
Who does Tituba accuse of being a witch?
Sarah Goode
Why does Abigail start accusing people at this point?
She is jealous of the positive attention Tituba is getting. She also wants to make sure she will not get in trouble.
Why does Betty Parris start accusing people?
She follows Tituba's and Abigail's example; this will also keep her from getting in trouble.
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