Characters: Abigail Williams (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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How old is Abigail Williams in The Crucible?
How old is Abigail Williams in The Crucible?
17 years old
What is Abigail Williams' relationship to Reverend Parris?
What is Abigail Williams' relationship to Reverend Parris?
His niece
What role does Abigail Williams play in The Crucible?
What role does Abigail Williams play in The Crucible?
Primary antagonist
What is Abigail's most defining trait according to the note?
What is Abigail's most defining trait according to the note?
Her willingness to lie & manipulate
What is Abigail's primary motivation throughout the play?
What is Abigail's primary motivation throughout the play?
Obsessive love for John Proctor
Where did Abigail work before the events of the play?
Where did Abigail work before the events of the play?
As a servant in the Proctor household
Why was Abigail dismissed from the Proctor household?
Why was Abigail dismissed from the Proctor household?
After her affair with John Proctor
Who does Abigail initially accuse to spark the witch trial hysteria?
Who does Abigail initially accuse to spark the witch trial hysteria?
Tituba
Why does Abigail accuse Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft?
Why does Abigail accuse Elizabeth Proctor of witchcraft?
To remove her as an obstacle to John
How does Abigail control the other girls involved in the accusations?
How does Abigail control the other girls involved in the accusations?
By using fear
What ultimately happens to Abigail at the end of the play?
What ultimately happens to Abigail at the end of the play?
She flees Salem
What dangers does Abigail Williams represent in the play?
What dangers does Abigail Williams represent in the play?
Unchecked ambition, jealousy & manipulation