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The Crucible
Arthur Miller
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Act I: Opening scene to the entrance of John Proctor
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John Proctor
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Act I: Opening Scene to the Entrance of John Proctor
Act I: The Entrance of John Proctor to the Entrance of Reverend Hale
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What is Giles Corey known for?
Being extremely pious and religious
Being quick to file lawsuits
Being a con-artist and a scammer
Being married to a witch
2
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Who, besides Betty Parris, falls into a peculiar trance?
Abigail Williams
Elizabeth Proctor
Mary Warren
Ruth Putnam
3
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What makes Reverend Hale different from Reverend Harris?
His constant paranoia
His desire for power
His critical objectivity
His huge ego
4
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What does Thomas Putnam hope to gain from the witch trials?
Wealth and land
Power and influence
Women and notoriety
His reputation redeemed
5
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Who asks Tituba to perform voodoo rituals?
Betty Parris
Ruth Putnam
Elizabeth Proctor
Abigail Williams
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