The correct options are a, c, and d.
Actions that display fear in order to protect oneself during the Salem witch trials include Tituba offering names to avoid punishment, Reverend Parris worrying about his power, and Abigail accusing Tituba to shift the blame. However, the affair between Betty and Thomas Putnam is unrelated.
John Proctor, a character from Arthur Miller's play The Crucible, believes that rumors feed on people's fears and can escalate into hysteria. Regarding the actions that display fear to protect oneself during the Salem witch trials, certain responses reflect this. The correct actions among the options provided are:
Tituba offers the names of villagers she thinks are witches, seeking to protect herself from further punishment and accusation.
Reverend Parris is worried about losing his power due to the rumors surrounding his daughter's actions and fears that hysteria might undermine his position.
Abigail accuses Tituba of practicing witchcraft and forces her into a situation where self-preservation leads her to accuse others.
The incorrect option in the question is Betty having an affair with Thomas Putnam, which is not related to the witch trials or acts of self-preservation during hysteria.