Characters From The Crucible

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1. Reverend Paris' black slave from Barbados. 

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Tituba is the correct answer because she is the black slave from Barbados owned by Reverend Paris. This information is explicitly stated in the question. Mary Warren, Martha Corey, and Ann Putnam are not mentioned as being Reverend Paris' black slave from Barbados, so they are not the correct answer choices.

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Read the descriptions below and tell me which character it is describing.

2. A farmer had an affair with Abigail Williams

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John Proctor is the correct answer because in Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," John Proctor is the character who had an affair with Abigail Williams. The affair is a central plot point in the play and is one of the main reasons for the witch trials that occur in Salem. Proctor's guilt and struggle with his own moral integrity are explored throughout the play, making him a significant character in the story.

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3. The judge at the trials.

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Danforth is the correct answer because he is the judge at the trials. Corey, Proctor, and Hale are all characters involved in the trials, but they do not hold the position of judge.

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4. A minister who was thought to be an expert on witchcraft.

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Reverend Hale is the correct answer because he is known as an expert on witchcraft in the context of the question. In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," Reverend Hale is a minister who is called to Salem to investigate the accusations of witchcraft. He is initially portrayed as an authority figure on the subject and is respected for his knowledge and expertise. However, as the play progresses, Reverend Hale begins to question the validity of the witch trials and ultimately tries to save the accused individuals.

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5. The older farmer who is accused of witchcraft.  He is pressed to death with large stones.

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Giles Corey is the correct answer because he is the older farmer who is accused of witchcraft. He is pressed to death with large stones.

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6. The marshal of Salem.

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Herrick is the correct answer because he is the marshal of Salem. The question is asking for the person who holds this position, and out of the given options, Herrick is the only one who fits this role. John Proctor, Reverend Parris, and John Hale are all important characters in the play "The Crucible," but they do not hold the position of marshal. Therefore, the correct answer is Herrick.

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7. She becomes a victim of the witch trials when she is accused and won't confess.

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Rebecca Nurse becomes a victim of the witch trials because she is accused and refuses to confess. This suggests that she is wrongly accused and maintains her innocence despite the pressure to admit guilt. Her refusal to confess highlights her strong moral character and integrity, which ultimately leads to her being condemned as a witch.

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8. A wealthy man in Salem.  He is an enemy of Thomas Putnam and his wife.

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Francis Nurse is the correct answer because the statement mentions that the wealthy man is an enemy of Thomas Putnam and his wife. In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," Francis Nurse is a wealthy and respected man in Salem who becomes a target of the Putnams' accusations and vendetta. This is evident in the play when the Putnams accuse Francis Nurse's wife of witchcraft in order to gain more land. Therefore, Francis Nurse fits the given description and is the correct answer.

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Reverend Paris' black slave from Barbados. 
A farmer had an affair with Abigail Williams
The judge at the trials.
A minister who was thought to be an expert on witchcraft.
The older farmer who is accused of witchcraft.  He is pressed to...
The marshal of Salem.
She becomes a victim of the witch trials when she is accused and won't...
A wealthy man in Salem.  He is an enemy of Thomas Putnam and his...
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