The Crucible, Act 2

Which of the following sentences best describes the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor at the opening of Act 2?

• They are warm and affectionate

• They seem not to care about each other.

• They seem uncomfortable together

• They are hostile and bitter toward each other.

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When Elizabeth says to Proctor, “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

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Proctor’s comment to Mary Warren, “It’s strange work for a Christian girl to hang old women,” implies that he thinks Mary’s behavior is

• cruel

• hypocritical

• cowardly

• rash

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What is Mary’s motive in giving the “poppet” to Elizabeth?

• She wants to make friends with Elizabeth

• She wants Elizabeth to see her as an innocent girl.

• She wants to plant evidence of witchcraft in Elizabeth’s house.

• She wants to make peace with Elizabeth after disobeying her.

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What is Proctor’s attitude toward Parris?

• He respects Parris’s devotion to God

• He differs with Parris on issues of church doctrine

• He believes that Parris is too interested in wealth.

• He thinks that Parris is too lenient in judging people.

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Why does Proctor forget the commandment forbidding adultery?

• He has a guilty conscience.

• He has never properly learned the commandments.

• He believes that it is an unjust commandment.

• He is afraid of revealing his own sin.

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What is implied about human nature by the number of accusations brought forth?

• People are generally irresponsible and weak.

• People who do not express their feelings openly cannot be trusted.

• People are basically vengeful and cruel

• People want to find a scapegoat when things go wrong for them.

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Proctor believes that Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft because

• Elizabeth treated Abigail harshly.

• Abigail wants to punish Proctor for rejecting her.

• Abigail fears that Elizabeth will denounce her for seducing Proctor.

• Abigail wants to distract attention from the episode in the woods.

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