The Crucible

In what year do the Salem witch trials take place?

• 1550

• 1692

• 1730

• 1950

. Why does Abigail Williams live with Reverend Parris?

• She is an orphaned relative of his

• She is his maid

• She is his daughter

• She is Betty’s best friend.

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What inspired Arthur Miller to write The Crucible?

• The Communist trials in the 1950s in America.

• His commitment to defending religion. .

• His involvement in World War II.

• His marriage to Marilyn Monroe.

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Which of the following did NOT happen in the play?

• The Putnams and Nurses had problems with each other.

• Reverend Parris left a business in Barbados to minister in Salem.

• Thomas Putnam later publicly apologized for his part in the hangings.

• Reverend Hale returned to Salem on his own with no connection to the court.

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In what nearby town have the people overthrown the courts because they are tired of witchcraft proceedings?

• Plymouth

• Boston

• Beverly

• Andover

The Crucible is set in the state of

• Maine

• Rhode Island

• Massachusetts

• Vermont

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Which of the following people does NOT change during the play?

• John Proctor

• Judge Danforth

• Reverend Parris

• Reverend Hale

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Proctor states, “Pontius Pilate! God will not let you wash your hands of this!” This

reference to a historical/biblical figure is an example of a(n)

• personification

• allusion

• simile

• onomatopoeia

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When Abigail is blamed for witchcraft early in the play, whom does she say is really responsible for witchcraft dealings?

• Betty Parris

• Marry Warren

• Tituba

• Reverend Hale

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Who does NOT get arrested for witchcraft in the play?

• Rebecca Nurse

• John Proctor

• Mary Warren

• Martha Corey

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