The Crucible Unit Test

Front

What is the most important development in the character of Reverend Hale?

Back

He ends up regretting his role in the witchcraft trials.

Front

Who says, 'Do that which is good and no harm shall come to thee!'?

Back

John Proctor

Front

What was the Second Red Scare?

Back

The mass fear and paranoia regarding Communism that rose in the United States after World War II.

Front

Who can we trace the hysteria of the witch trials back to ultimately in the play?

Back

Abigail Williams because she accuses Tituba instead of answering for her own misdeeds.

Front

What does 'hysterical' mean?

Back

Characterized by a state of violent mental agitation.

Front

What role does Abigail Williams play in 'The Crucible'?

Back

She is the main antagonist who instigates the witch trials by accusing others.

Front

What is the significance of John Proctor's character in the play?

Back

He represents the struggle for integrity and truth in a society filled with hysteria.

Front

What does the term 'McCarthyism' refer to?

Back

The practice of making accusations of subversion or treason without proper regard for evidence, particularly during the Second Red Scare.

Front

How does fear influence the actions of characters in 'The Crucible'?

Back

Fear leads to irrational behavior, false accusations, and the breakdown of community trust.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Crucible'?

Back

The dangers of hysteria and the consequences of a society driven by fear.