Crucible Unit Test
Authored by Joi Holmes
English
11th - 12th Grade
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This comprehensive unit test covers Arthur Miller's *The Crucible* and demonstrates mastery of both literary analysis and historical context appropriate for grades 11-12. The quiz assesses students' understanding of plot details, character development, thematic elements, and the historical parallels between the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and McCarthyism during the Red Scare. Students need strong reading comprehension skills, the ability to analyze character motivations and conflicts, and knowledge of literary devices such as irony, symbolism, and allegory. The questions require students to connect specific textual evidence with broader themes of integrity, reputation, mass hysteria, and moral courage. Additionally, students must understand basic literary terminology including internal and external conflict, mood, and setting, while also grasping the historical significance of HUAC and blacklisting as they relate to Miller's dramatic allegory. Created by Joi Holmes, an English teacher in the US who teaches grades 11 and 12. This quiz serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a summative assessment following completion of the unit, a comprehensive review tool before final exams, or a formative assessment to identify areas requiring additional instruction. Teachers can use portions of this assessment for daily warmups, assign specific sections as homework to reinforce reading assignments, or utilize individual questions during class discussions to check comprehension. The assessment aligns with Common Core standards including CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1 for citing textual evidence, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.3 for analyzing character development and plot progression, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.9 for demonstrating knowledge of foundational works of American literature. The inclusion of historical context questions supports CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.7, requiring students to analyze multiple interpretations of the same source material across different artistic mediums and historical periods.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Who does Reverend Parris send for to investigate the possibility of witches in Salem?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.W.11-12.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
In Act 2, what gift does Mary Warren give to Elizabeth Proctor?
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.8.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On what charge was Rebecca Nurse arrested?
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
In Act 3, Giles, Francis, and John try all of these things to free their wives from jail EXCEPT:
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to Giles after he is arrested (between Act 3 and Act 4)?
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
What happens to John Proctor at the end of Act 3?
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does John Proctor do after he signs his confession at the end of Act 4?
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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