The crucible although abigail does not appear in act 2 how is her presence felt in act 2?

Abigail is, even in her absence, a powerful presence given that during the conversation between John and Elizabeth both try not to mention directly the fact that all his efforts to please her were, indeed, a product of the affair between John and Abigail.

After that, when inside the court, Elizabeth refer to Abigail with irony, because the reputation Abigail has (that of a saint) isn't as accurate as everyone thinks it is due to her character. After all, Abigail is the underlying cause of the conflict between them.

b. legendary founder of thebes

the answer is not b, and i don't think its a, so i choose either man's identity is found within the traditions of his ancestors   or language is a powerful tool, tell me if i was wrong or right by the way