The Crucible Test Review

Front

In what year do the Salem witch trials take place?

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1692

Front

Why does Abigail Williams live with Reverend Parris?

Back

She is an orphaned relative of his.

Front

What inspired Arthur Miller to write The Crucible?

Back

Communist trials in the 1950s in America

Front

Which of the following did NOT happen in the play? The Putnams and Nurses had problems with each other.  Reverend Parris left a business in Barbados to minister in Salem. Thomas Putnam later publicly apologized for his part in the hangings. Reverend Hale returned to Salem on his own with no connection to the court.

Back

Thomas Putnam later publicly apologized for his part in the hangings.

Front

In what nearby town have the people overthrown the courts because they are tired of witchcraft proceedings?

Back

Andover

Front

The Crucible is set in the state of

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Massachusetts

Front

Which of the following people does NOT change during the play? Options: John Proctor, Judge Danforth, Reverend Parris, Reverend Hale

Back

Judge Danforth

Front

When Abigail is blamed for witchcraft early in the play, whom does she say is really responsible for witchcraft dealings?

Back

Tituba

Front

Who does NOT get arrested for witchcraft in the play?

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Mary Warren      

Front

Which of the following sequence shows the correct setting for Acts 1 through 4?

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Parris’s house, Proctor’s house, courtroom, jail