Tituba Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1.What is wrong with Betty Parris? Betty is ill, and seems to be in a coma. She is in bed, eyes closed, not moving. They think that she is a witch. 2.How does Tituba react to Betty's condition? Tituba is worried about Betty and wants to make sure if she is going to be alright. 3.What news does Susanna bring from the doctor? Susanna says the doctor has no cure for Betty's sickness. 4.What rumor is circulating about Betty? The rumor that is circulating about Betty is tha...

The Crucible Act 1 1. Act I ends with the following stage direction: "On their ecstatic cries." What does this direction imply? 2. Describe what Rev. Parris encountered in the woods. Why would this be an especially upsetting sight for a Puritan minister? 3. Explain the argument regarding Rev. Parris's salary. What does Giles tell us about Putnam? 4. Explain the land dispute between Putnam and Proctor. What does Giles tell us about Putnam? 5. How does Mrs. Putnam feel about R...

Arthur Miller - ANSWERSBorn to a jewish family. Journalism student. Death of a Salesman - ANSWERSArthur's masterpiece, won the pulitzer prize McCarthyism - ANSWERSFalsely accused people of communism 1956 - ANSWERSAfter Miller wrote the allegory between SWT and McC. he was accused of being unpatriotic Salem convictions - ANSWERS19 men and women; 2 dogs Crucible meaning - ANSWERS"A place of extreme heat. A severe test." One thing that was off limits to the citizens of Salem - ...

When and where is the play set? Salem, Massachusetts, 1692 What does Abigail confess to Reverend Parris? that they were dancing What is wrong with Betty Parris? she won't wake up For whom does Abigail work? Whose niece is she? Abigail used to work for John Proctor's family; for the last seven months, she hasn't worked anywhere. She is Reverend Parris's niece. For whom does Mercy Lewis work? the Putnams For whom does Mary Warren work? the Proctors ...

The Crucible Act 1 Study Questions and Answers 100% Pass Early in the play, Rev. Parris is greatly concerned with his "enemies," whom he fears will use Betty's mysterious illness against him. What does this show us about Parris? Would you say he's a good father? Give evidence to support your answer. He is not a good father, because he cares about his reputation more than his daughter. Why does Elizabeth Proctor only rarely come to church these days? She doesn't want to go to church becaus...

Why is Reverend Parris praying at the beginning of the Act I? Might he have more than one reason? He was worried for his daughter. Worried that she may be a witch, and for his own reputation What did Rev. Parris do before coming to Salem? He was a merchant from Barbados Who is Tituba? Parris' black slave from Barbados whois like a mother to betty. What is the relationship between Abigail and Rev. Parris? Why does she live with him? She is his niece & wask kicked out of the proctors house,...

What do we know about Reverend Parris? Reverend Parris is in his mid 40s, and thinks that he is being persecuted wherever he goes. He is a widower who has a daughter who is sick. He seems to care more about is witchcraft is involved and what it could do to his reputation than his daughters recovery. What are some reasons neighbors would accuse others of witchcraft? Neighbors would accuse each other of witchcraft because of how they personally feel about them. Most people would accuse ot...

The Crucible- Act 1 Prediction Questions 2024. Author of the Crucible - ANSWER Arthur Miller Who is selfish, bossy and paranoid about his reputation? - ANSWER Parris Reverend Parris' daughter - ANSWER Betty The caring, devoted and subservient servant to the Parris family - ANSWER Tituba Reverend Parris' beautiful 17-year old niece who is selfish, defensive, and a liar - ANSWER Abigail Lost 8 children and is looking for revenge - ANSWER Ann Putnam Well to do, bitter landowner...

The Crucible Act I and II Test Already Passed Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? Betty would not wake up ( thought to be touched by devil) What advice does the doctor send back? That he can find no medical reason for her illness, and he should look for an "unnatural reason/resources." What does Parris Question his niece about? Why they were dancing and if they spoke with the devil What is Parris' main concern? His reputation as a minister What did Parris see in ...

Why has Reverend Parris sent for a doctor as the play begins? Betty would not wake up ( thought to be touched by devil) What advice does the doctor send back? That he can find no medical reason for her illness, and he should look for an "unnatural reason/resources." What does Parris Question his niece about? Why they were dancing and if they spoke with the devil What is Parris' main concern? His reputation as a minister What did Parris see in the woods the prev...