Crucible Act 1 Questions: Part 1

Part A:
Tituba- a slave from Barbados who is owned by the Reverend Samuel Parris.
Parris- A reverend of Salem with many enemies. Very concerned with his status in the town. Betty's father, and Abigail's uncle.
Betty- Reverend Parris' young daughter who lies in a catatonic state at the beginning of the play. Thought to be under the influence of witchcraft.
Abigail- The Reverend Parris' orphan neice, whom he took in after Native Americans killed her parents. Friends with Betty, and enjoys listening to Tituba's songs from Barbados, and dancing. Lies often.
Susanna Walcott-a nervous, hurried girl who brings news of the doctor.
Ann Putnam-a fortyish woman, with a daughter named Ruth. Is rather morbid, and a gossip.
Thomas Putnam- Ann Putnam's husband, and Ruth Putnam's father. His daughter is also afflicted by witchcraft, and gives Reverend Parris advice on how to bring about the subject of witchcraft to his congregation.
Mercy Lewis-a fat, cruel, ironically merciless girl who were with Abgail, Betty, and Mary Walcott when they were dancing to Tituba's songs. Ran naked through the forest.
Mary Walcott-a shy, easily-influenced girl, who watched the other girls dance with Tituba, and now is part of the secret.
John Proctor-a farmer in his thirties, who doesn't suffer fools gladly. Considered to be a hypocrite.
Giles Corey-a farmer in his eighties. Considered by the Salemites to be somewhat silly.
Rebecca Nurse- a kindly woman in her seventies. Her character is spoken highly of among the Salemites. A calming, mediating influence.
Reverend John Hale- the minister of Beverly, come to Salem in the role of expert on Witchcraft. Young, and eager to try his worth as an expert on something. Very learned.