The Crucible | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Act 1, Pages 1-20

1. Why doesn't Parris want to consider Witchcraft as an explanation for Betty's illness?

2. Who is the naked figure Parris sees disappear into the woods in Act 1?

3. Parris reminds Abigail in Act 1 that her reputation is at stake as well. What is he referring to?

4. What does Abigail tell Parris that she and the girls where doing in the woods?

5. Who is the Putnams' servant?

6. What is Parris's relationship to Abigail?

7. Where does this play take place?

8. Who believes Ruth's condition is the work of Satan?

9. Where are Abigail's parents?

10. What kind of expertise does Hale have?

11. Who suggests...
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