You can start by asking a question for the opening statement about theories (that doesn't include I, you, us, we, etc. unless the teacher says so), or maybe state a well-known theory that was proven false, then go off of that.
His reputation would be ruined, he was a reverend keep that in mind. btw I CAME OUT IN THE CRUCIBLE AS ABIGAIL ADAMS IN MY FALL PRODUCTION LAST YEAR!!!