<p> Ms. Iacullo & Ms. Storti English III CP Miller’s The Crucible: Act I Review for Quiz (2nd ½ of Act I) </p><p>NAME: ______PERIOD #: _____</p><p>1. Before the arrival of Rev. John Hale, how do Thomas and Ann Putnam exacerbate (intensify) the situation? What do they introduce? </p><p> -They introduce the idea of witchcraft and they state how Betty could not bear to hear the Lord’s name in the psalm. </p><p>2. According to the stage directions, how does John Hale enter for the first time?</p><p> -Loaded down with books (shows he is intelligent) The stage directions state, “He appears loaded down with half a dozen heavy books” (Miller 36). </p><p>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 </p><p>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?</p><p> 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 </p><p> b. Thomas Putnam –Respected in the town and first to mention to witchcraft (He holds grudges) </p><p> c. Rebecca Nurse –72; ideal Puritan woman (she has common sense) </p><p> d. John Proctor- Elizabeth fired Abigail; people respect him; he is an upstanding man; strong in his beliefs </p><p>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) </p><p>NAME: ______PERIOD #: _____</p><p>-Foreshadow—convicted and hanged/people accused of witchcraft -Chaotic mood </p>