The Crucible

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What does Abigail claim about Mary Warren in the courtroom?

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Abigail claims that Mary Warren's spirit is in the form of a bird and that it is making the other girls cold.

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What evidence is NOT provided by John, Giles, and Francis in court?

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Betty Parris’s testimony that Abigail threatened the girls to lie.

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What is the term for a reference to a historical or biblical figure, as seen in Proctor's statement about Pontius Pilate?

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Allusion.

Front

Do the judges insist that Mary prove the girls are faking by flying?

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False.

Front

What is Judge Danforth's stance on pardoning those convicted of witchcraft?

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He refuses to pardon anyone unless they confess to witchcraft.

Front

What is the significance of the character of Abigail Williams in 'The Crucible'?

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Abigail Williams is a central antagonist who manipulates the court and instigates the witch trials.

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What role does fear play in 'The Crucible'?

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Fear drives the characters to act irrationally, leading to false accusations and hysteria.

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Define 'mass hysteria' as it relates to 'The Crucible'.

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Mass hysteria is a phenomenon where a group of people exhibit similar symptoms of a psychological condition, often leading to irrational behavior.

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What is the main theme of 'The Crucible'?

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The main theme is the danger of ideology and the consequences of hysteria and fear.

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How does Arthur Miller use irony in 'The Crucible'?

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Miller uses irony to highlight the contradictions between the characters' beliefs and their actions, especially in the context of justice.