1. Reread the following passage from page 10: "PARRIS: Now then, in the midst of such disruption, my own household is discovered to be the very center of some obscene practice Abominations are done in the forest- ABIGAIL: It were sport,uncle! PARRIS, pointing at Betty:You call this sport!" Abigail's use of the word "sport" suggests that. __ A. she regrets her behavior. B. she is fearful for Betty's life. C. she knows she has been caught in a lie D. she is furious with her uncle's questioning 5. How does Miller characterize Parris in the opening scene? Make sure to incorporate relevant unit vocabulary in your writing.

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1. Reread the following passage from page 10: "PARRIS: Now then, in the midst of such disruption, my own household is discovered to be the very center of some obscene practice Abominations are done in the forest- ABIGAIL: It were sport,uncle! PARRIS, pointing at Betty:You call this sport!" Abigail's use of the word "sport" suggests that. __ A. she regrets her behavior. B. she is fearful for Betty's life. C. she knows she has been caught in a lie D. she is furious with her uncle's questioning 5. How does Miller characterize Parris in the opening scene? Make sure to incorporate relevant unit vocabulary in your writing.

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1. **Abigail's use of the word "sport" suggests that... C. she knows she has been caught in a lie.** Abigail is trying to downplay the seriousness of what happened in the forest. Calling it "sport" is a way to dismiss it as harmless fun and avoid the consequences of her actions. This shows she's aware her uncle wouldn't approve and is attempting to deceive him. The other options don't fit her demeanor in this scene. She shows no remorse (A), her concern for Betty seems secondary to protecting herself (B), and while she may be annoyed by Parris's questioning (D), "sport" is more about deflecting blame than expressing anger.5. In the opening scene of *The Crucible*, Miller characterizes Reverend Parris as a paranoid and insecure man, deeply concerned with his reputation and status within the Salem community. He displays an **authoritarian** demeanor, demanding obedience and respect, yet his authority feels tenuous, undermined by the whispers and rumors circulating about his daughter and niece. His **anxiety** is palpable, fueled by the fear that the "obscene practice" discovered in the forest will expose him to scrutiny and potentially ruin his position. Rather than genuine concern for Betty's well-being, Parris's primary focus is on damage control. He's less a spiritual leader and more a **pragmatist**, preoccupied with maintaining his power and influence. This is evident in his frantic questioning of Abigail, not to uncover the truth, but to protect himself from the fallout. His insecurity breeds suspicion and a quickness to accuse, revealing a character driven by self-preservation rather than piety.

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