Miller S the Crucible: Act I Review for Quiz (2Nd of Act I)

Ms. Iacullo & Ms. Storti English III CP Miller’s The Crucible: Act I Review for Quiz (2nd ½ of Act I)

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1. Before the arrival of Rev. John Hale, how do Thomas and Ann Putnam exacerbate (intensify) the situation? What do they introduce?

 -They introduce the idea of witchcraft and they state how Betty could not bear to hear the Lord’s name in the psalm.

2. According to the stage directions, how does John Hale enter for the first time?

 -Loaded down with books (shows he is intelligent) The stage directions state, “He appears loaded down with half a dozen heavy books” (Miller 36).

3. What happens when John Hale interrogates Tituba? How does the scene’s atmosphere display the flawed reasoning taking place in Salem? (pages 42-48)  -He makes her a promise to protect her  -They keep accusing each other WITHOUT evidence

4. One of Miller's major subjects in the play is the nature of authority. How are each of the following characters linked with the idea of authority in Act One?

a. Samuel Parris – he is a rev. of the town meeting house; leader (in charge) the church –he is handling the situation and trying to see if the devil is present

b. Thomas Putnam –Respected in the town and first to mention to witchcraft (He holds grudges)

c. Rebecca Nurse –72; ideal Puritan woman (she has common sense)

d. John Proctor- Elizabeth fired Abigail; people respect him; he is an upstanding man; strong in his beliefs

5. How would you describe the atmosphere or mood at the end of this act? What might this atmosphere foreshadow about future events in the town of Salem? *Hint: Think about the concept of hysteria and characters placing blame on others and their reasons for doing so. Ms. Iacullo & Ms. Storti English III CP Miller’s The Crucible: Act I Review for Quiz (2nd ½ of Act I)

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-Foreshadow—convicted and hanged/people accused of witchcraft -Chaotic mood