Why did Hale come to Proctor's house?

He wanted to question them about their Christian home.

He wanted to eat rabbit stew and drink cider.

He wanted to quiet their fears.

He wanted to ask Proctor a favor.

What things are "suspicious" about Proctor and his family?

Proctor does not go to church regularly.

Their youngest son has not been baptized.

He could not remember all ten of the commandments.

On what charge(s) was Rebecca Nurse arrested?

The murder of Goody Putnam's babies

Conduct unbecoming a Puritan woman

Inability to recite her ten commandments.

For possessing "strange" poppets.

Why does Cheever come to the Proctor's house?

He comes to talk with John about what to do about Parris.

What is the deciding factor in Elizabeth's arrest?

Her possession of the doll with a needle in it

Her inability to recite the ten commandments.

the fact that she has not had her son baptized

What will happen to Proctor if he tries to discredit Abby or tell everone she's lying?

She will tell that she and John Proctor had an affair.

She will claim that she has seen him with the devil.

Why doesn't Mary want to testify about the doll?

She doesn't want to get involved

She thinks she will look like a fool.

The Crucible - Act 2

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This quiz focuses on Act 2 of Arthur Miller's *The Crucible*, examining the escalating tension and moral conflicts within the Proctor household as the Salem witch trials intensify. Designed for 11th grade students studying American literature, the questions assess comprehension of plot developments, character motivations, and dramatic irony. Students need to understand the complex relationship dynamics between John and Elizabeth Proctor, the manipulative nature of Abigail Williams, and how personal vendettas fuel the witch trials. The quiz requires students to analyze character actions and their consequences, particularly how John's adultery creates vulnerability that Abigail exploits, and how seemingly innocent objects like Mary Warren's poppet become "evidence" in the hysteria. Students must also demonstrate understanding of the Puritan social context and how religious expectations create additional pressure on the characters. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying American literature in grade 11. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a reading check after students complete Act 2, a review tool before class discussions, or formative assessment to gauge comprehension before moving to Act 3. Teachers can use this for homework assignments to ensure students are keeping up with the reading, or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before analyzing themes of integrity, guilt, and societal pressure. The quote identification questions particularly support close reading skills and help students recognize Miller's distinctive dialogue patterns. This quiz aligns with standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3 for analyzing character development, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6 for understanding point of view and dramatic irony in the mounting tension between characters.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Where did Elizabeth ask John to go?

to help Reverend Parris with Betty

to apologize to Abigail

to go into Salem and tell the authorities that Abigail is lying

to convince Tituba to have the girls tell the truth.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is John's response when Elizabeth asks him to do this?

He tells her to mind her own business.

He goes right away.

He ignores her.

He hesitates.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What did Mary Warren do that upset the Proctors?

told stories about Tituba being a witch

disobeyed them and went to Salem

Put a love charm on a boy in town

told the judges of Martha Corey's strange ways

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why was Elizabeth suspicious of John Proctor?

He reads strange books

He doesn't believe in witches.

He lied about being alone with Abigail.

He always gets into arguments with people.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What gift did Mary Warren give to Elizabeth?

neatly handwritten Bible verses

flowers from her walk home

an apron

a poppet

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What was the "evidence" against Sarah Good?

She confessed to witchcraft.

She could not recite the commandments.

She mumbled when begging for food.

all of these

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why does Elizabeth think that Abigail wants to kill her?

She's sick and a little paranoid.

She believes Abby wants to take her place as John's wife.

She believes Abby is bewitched and will try to destroy anything good.

none of these

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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