The Crucible: Acts I & II

Why does Elizabeth believe John isn't willing to go into town and tell the court what he knows?

• He owes money to the court, and it would cause tension.

• It is a very long trip, and he needs to work on the farm.

• They have children, and he is concerned that he will wake them.

• John and Abigail had an affair, and his confession would condemn Abigail.

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In Act II, John tells Elizabeth, "I'll not have your suspicion anymore." What does this line reveal about Elizabeth?

• Elizabeth hasn't forgiven John for his affair.

• Elizabeth wants John to go to church more often.

• Elizabeth hasn't forgiven John for his suspicions.

• Elizabeth never gives John gifts.

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Who comes to the Proctor's home to judge their Christian character?

• Sarah Osborne

• Judge Hawthorne

• Reverend Parris

• Reverend Hale

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What was Arthur Miller's main purpose for writing The Crucible?

• To explain how important it is to treat children with respect

• To give an accurate account of the Salem Witch Trials

• To explain the parallels between the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism

• To show readers how dangerous dancing can be

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True or False.

John Proctor tells Reverend Hale that he doesn't regularly attend church because he owes the church money.

• True

• False

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What was the role of the children in Salem before the Witch Trials began?

• To read books

• To dance

• To be sure adults told the truth

• To be seen and not heard

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What does John do to show that he has no respect for the current judicial system?

• He allows Mary Warren to go to court.

• He rips up the warrant from Elizabeth's arrest.

• He admits that he should go to church more often.

• He decides to have his third child baptized.

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Why does Reverend Hale go to the Proctors' home?

• To arrest Elizabeth

• To accuse John of witchcraft

• To judge the Christian character of the Proctors

• To review search for signs of witchcraft in the Proctor home

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Why doesn't John like to attend church?

• He believes Parris is more concerned with money than preaching.

• He doesn't believe in the Bible.

• He is a witch.

• He doesn't want to be accused of witchcraft.

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What did Reverend Hale do to become an expert on witchcraft?

• He was the victim of witchcraft.

• He is a reformed witch.

• He discovered a witch in his parrish.

• He has lived in Salem for many years.

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