The Crucible Act 2 Quiz

How is John and Elizabeth's relationship at the beginning of Act II?

• happy and content
• loving, but strained by distrust and hurt
• full of anger and hatred
• boring and uneventful

What is "suspicious" about Proctor and his family?

• John Proctor is annoyed by golden candlesticks.
• Their youngest son isn't baptized and they don't go to church regularly.
• They rarely go to town.
• John Proctor put the roof on the church.

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When Francis refers to his wife, Rebecca as the "brick and mortar of the church," what does he mean?

• Rebecca Nurse is built like a brick.
• Rebecca could tear the bricks from the church.
• The church is held together by good people like Rebecca.
• Rebecca only cares about external appearances.

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Who accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft?

• Mary Warren
• Abigail Williams
• Hale
• John Proctor

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Which commandment did John Proctor forget?

• Honor thy father and mother.
• Remember the sabbath day.
• Thou shalt not bear false witness.
• Thou shalt not commit adultery.

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What did Mary Warren give Elizabeth?

• a poppet
• a stick of butter
• a blanket
• a glass of water

How does Proctor respond to the charges against his wife?

• He is upset and vows to get her out.
• He doesn't respond.
• He's worried that she's guilty.
• He hopes that she's found guilty so that he can be with Abigail.

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Why has Mary Warren been going to Salem rather than working at the Proctor farm?

• She is being paid to clean the meeting house.
• She is running errands for the Proctor family.
• She must care for her sick mother.
• She is an official of the court.

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 How has Mary Warren’s attitude changed?

• She is more peaceful and less argumentative.
• She is no longer bold, but more fearful.
• She is no longer depressed, but more joyful.
• She is no longer compliant, but more defiant.

What does Elizabeth believe Abigail’s true intent is?

• Abigail intends to be re-hired by the Proctors.
• Abigail intends to confess and end the court proceedings
• Abigail intends to see Elizabeth dead, so she can replace her as John’s wife.
• Abigail intends forgive the Proctors.

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