The Crucible Act I Quiz Redeux
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A slave to Parris
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This quiz is over the first act of Arther Miller's The Crucible.
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Minister of Salem
Explanation
The correct answer is Reverend Parris, Parris, paris. The question is asking for the Minister of Salem, and all three options provided are variations of the name Reverend Parris. The correct answer is a combination of all three options, indicating that Reverend Parris, Parris, and paris are all referring to the same person who holds the position of Minister in Salem.Rate this question:
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Was ill after an evening in the woods
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Lost seven children
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The answer includes the names of the three individuals who lost their children.Rate this question:
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Very well-respected Salem landowner
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The given correct answer includes the names "Francis Nurse" and "Thomas Putnam." These individuals are both well-respected Salem landowners.Rate this question:
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Servant who has an affair
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The given answer "abigail" suggests that the servant who has an affair is named Abigail. However, without any further context or information provided, it is difficult to determine the exact nature or details of the affair.Rate this question:
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Local witch hunter
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Reverend Hale is the correct answer because the question is asking for the name of the local witch hunter, and Reverend Hale fits that description. The word "hale" is mentioned after Reverend Hale, but it does not provide any additional information or change the answer.Rate this question:
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Cranky old man who says his wife reads strange books
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The given answer is "Giles Corey" which is repeated twice in the question. This suggests that the correct answer is indeed Giles Corey, as it matches the information provided in the question. The mention of a cranky old man who says his wife reads strange books is likely a clue pointing towards Giles Corey being the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Farmer who was tempted by a young girl
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The given answer "john proctor, proctor" seems to be related to the question about a farmer who was tempted by a young girl. It is possible that John Proctor is the name of the farmer who was tempted, and "proctor" could be a reference to his last name. However, without further context or information, it is difficult to provide a more detailed explanation.Rate this question:
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The Proctors' new servant
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Where does the play take place?
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Portsmouth
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Salem
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Boston
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A. SalemExplanation
The play takes place in Salem.Rate this question:
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Betty revealed that Abigail drank a charm to kill
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Ruth Putnam
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Mary Warren
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Elizabeth Proctor
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Tituba
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A. Elizabeth ProctorExplanation
The given statement suggests that Betty revealed that Abigail drank a charm to kill someone. The options provided are Ruth Putnam, Mary Warren, Elizabeth Proctor, and Tituba. The correct answer is Elizabeth Proctor because the statement implies that Abigail drank a charm to kill her.Rate this question:
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The rumor is that Betty
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Had several dead babies
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Drank a charm to make someone fall in love with her
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Had an affair
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Can fly
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A. Can flyExplanation
The given options present various rumors about Betty. Out of these options, the only one that suggests a supernatural ability is "can fly". This implies that the rumor circulating about Betty is that she possesses the ability to fly.Rate this question:
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Who had an affiar with John Proctor?
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Betty
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Abigail
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Ann
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Martha
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A. AbigailExplanation
Abigail had an affair with John Proctor. This is evident in Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," where Abigail is portrayed as a young woman who had a romantic relationship with John Proctor while working as a servant in his household. The affair becomes a central plot point in the play, as it contributes to the hysteria and accusations of witchcraft in the Salem community. Abigail's desire for John Proctor and her jealousy towards his wife, Elizabeth, drive her to manipulate and deceive others, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.Rate this question:
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Which two men does Proctor have an argument with?
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Francis Nurse and Giles Corey
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Reverend Hale and Reverend Parris
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Reverend Parris and Thomas Putnam
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Reverend Hale and Francis Nurse
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A. Reverend Parris and Thomas PutnamExplanation
In Arthur Miller's play "The Crucible," the correct answer is Reverend Parris and Thomas Putnam. Proctor has an argument with Reverend Parris, the town's minister, over his excessive focus on material wealth and his lack of spiritual guidance. Proctor also has a heated exchange with Thomas Putnam, a wealthy landowner, over land disputes and accusations of witchcraft. These arguments highlight the tensions and conflicts within the Salem community during the witch trials.Rate this question:
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Who does Abigail blame for witchcraft?
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Goody Putnam
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Goody Nurse
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Betty
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Tituba
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A. TitubaExplanation
Abigail blames Tituba for witchcraft.Rate this question:
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Who says she saw Sarah Good and Goody Osborne with the devil? She also claims to have been instructed to kill Reverend Parris.
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Tituba
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Abigail
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Betty
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Mary
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A. TitubaExplanation
Tituba is the correct answer because she is the one who claims to have seen Sarah Good and Goody Osborne with the devil. She also confesses to being instructed to kill Reverend Parris. This information suggests that Tituba is the one making these claims and accusations.Rate this question:
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She admits to "dancing with the devil" and "writing in his book" at the end of Act I. She also claims to have turned to Jesus.
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Abigail
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Tituba
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Betty
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Goody Putnam
Correct Answer
A. TitubaExplanation
In Act I, Tituba admits to "dancing with the devil" and "writing in his book," suggesting that she has been involved in witchcraft. Additionally, she claims to have turned to Jesus, which could imply that she has now renounced her previous involvement with the devil. This aligns with the historical context of the Salem witch trials, where Tituba was accused of practicing witchcraft and making a pact with the devil.Rate this question:
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