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Trial Notes
The Crucible Act I

Witchy Words:
Instructions: Locate the following vocabulary words in the play and write the sentence in which the word
appears. Be sure to include a parenthetical citation (Miller 24).
Heathen: (noun) In the historical context, a person who does not acknowledge the God of the Bible

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Conjure: (verb) To summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

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Faction: (noun) A clique (often secret) that disagrees with the majority and conspires to overthrow
the person or group in power.

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Pretense: (noun) The act of giving a false appearance or pretending

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Afflict: (verb) To cause physical pain or suffering (the noun form is affliction.)

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The Court Report:

Level One Questions: Answer in complete sentences.
1. What does Betty Parris reveal about Abigail and the girls activities in the woods?

2. What happened in the past between John Proctor and Abigail? How do they feel about each other now?

3. How does John Proctor feel about Reverend Parris?

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4. What does Giles Corey reveal about his wife to Reverend Hale?

5. When Abigail is questioned by Reverend Hale, who does she blame? What proof does she offer?

6. Who first mentions Goody Good and Goody Osburn as witches? Why might this be important?

Transcript Analysis
Level Two/Three Questions: Circle ONE of the following questions and respond in short answer
format. Your textual evidence should be embedded and cited.
7. Why does Abigail start accusing people? Explain your answer and support it with textual evidence.
8. Why does Betty Parris start accusing people? Explain your answer and support it with textual evidence.
9. How might the Putnams may be responsible for starting the accusations? Support your answer with
evidence from the text.
10. How is fear a primary motivation for the events of Act 1? Focus on one character, and explain your
answer. Be sure to support your answer with evidence from the text.

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