The Crucible

The Crucible was written by:

• Arthur Miller

• Alan Miller

• Andrew Miller

• Allen Miller

The author of the play was once married to:

• Marilyn Mansfield

• Marilyn Manson

• Marilyn Monroe

• Marilyn Manchester

The Crucible is an allegory for which of the following?

• Socialism

• McCarthyism

• Puritanism

• Capitalism

The Crucible mostly informs the reader about which of the following?

• Puritan lifestyle

• The Salem Witch Trials

• Hysteria about witches

• All of the above

The Salem witch trials took place in what year?

• 1950

• 1615

• 1692

• 1763

How many people were hung for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials?

• 18

• 19

• 20

• 21

The Crucible was about the hysteria of witchcraft which paralleled what of the 1950's?

• Communism

• Blacklists

• The Red Scare

• All of the above

The word "crucible" means:

• A severe and personal test, trial, or ordeal

• A great misfortune or disaster

• Excruciating or acute distress

• Grievous trouble

The opening scene of the play took place in:

• Parris" home

• John Proctor's home

• The courtroom

• Tituba's home

Thomas Putnam is the father of:

• Mercy

• Betty

• Mary

• Ruth