Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Setting a Purpose for Your Reading

As you read "Act I" of The Crucible, please be sure that you can answer the following eight questions:

1.What happens in the woods before Act I that causes Betty’s mysterious illness?
2.What are Dr. Griggs’ findings?
3.What is the real reason that Abigail cannot find work?
4.Why is Ann Putnam convinced that her daughter is bewitched?
5.What shocking thing does Betty try to do when she awakes, and of what does she accuse Abigail?
6.Describe Rebecca Nurse’s thoughts about the sick children.
7.What three things does Abigail say that Tituba has done to her?
8.What does Tituba say to avoid being whipped and hanged?