The Crucible, Act II by Authur Miller Selection Test
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11th Grade
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This quiz assesses 11th-grade students' comprehension and analysis of Act II from Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," a cornerstone work in American literature curriculum. The questions evaluate multiple levels of literary understanding, from basic plot comprehension and character relationships to sophisticated analysis of symbolism, biblical allusions, and dramatic irony. Students must demonstrate their ability to interpret character motivations, analyze the deteriorating relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor, and understand the psychological complexity of characters like Reverend Hale as he grapples with the consequences of the witch trials. The quiz also tests vocabulary acquisition through context-based questions on words like "avidly," "deference," "ameliorate," and "pallor," which are essential for students to master advanced literary texts and develop sophisticated written expression. 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 comprehension check after students complete Act II, a review tool before moving to Act III, or a formative assessment to gauge student understanding of key themes like guilt, redemption, and moral courage that permeate Miller's work. Teachers can deploy this quiz as homework to ensure students are keeping pace with the reading schedule, as a warm-up activity to focus discussion on critical plot points and character development, or as practice for standardized assessments that require students to analyze complex literary texts. The quiz aligns with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.4, supporting students' development of textual analysis skills and academic vocabulary essential for college and career readiness.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the setting of Act II of The Crucible?
the following day at the home of John and Elizabeth Proctor
Reverend Parris’s home, about a week after the accusations of witchcraft have begun
the Proctors’ home, eight days after the girls have begun to
the Salem meeting house, just before Abigail’s trial
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Based on the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor portrayed at the beginning of Act II of The Crucible, you can reasonably predict that, as the witch hysteria deepens, they will
turn on each other.
turn on their friends.
support each other.
lose faith in God.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences best describes the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor at the opening of Act II?
They are warm and affectionate
They seem not to care about each other.
They seem ill at ease together.
They are hostile and bitter toward each other.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
When Elizabeth says to Proctor in the second act of The Crucible, “The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you,” she means that Proctor
carries the knowledge of his own guilt.
is too quick to judge himself.
should speak more openly about his thoughts.
knows that she loves him and forgives him.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Proctor’s comment to Mary Warren in Act II of The Crucible, “It’s strange work for a Christian girl to hang old women,” implies that he thinks Mary’s
cruel.
hypocritical.
cowardly.
rash.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following words best characterizes Mary Warren?
pious
jealous
guillible
vicious
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is Mary’s motive in giving the “poppet” to Elizabeth in the second act of The Crucible?
She wants to make friends with Elizabeth.
She wants to make friends with Elizabeth.
She wants to plant evidence of witchcraft in Elizabeth’s house.
She wants to make peace with Elizabeth after disobeying her.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.7
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