Crucible Pre-reading

Arthur Miller grew up in a wealthy family. 

• True

• False

Arthur Miller’s parents were Jewish immigrants. 

• True.

• False.

All of the following are common thematic ideas in Arthur Miller’s plays EXCEPT  

• Betrayal 

• Struggles with conscience and responsibilities 

• Politics 

• Coming of Age 

The setting of The Crucible is 

• Salem, Massachusetts, 1692 

• Boston, Massachusetts, 1787 

• Providence, Rhode Island, 1492 

• Jamestown, Virginia, 1868 

According to the article, in this time period, many disputes were centered on 

•  Racist beliefs 

•  Ownership of land 

• The right to bear arms

• All the single ladies, all the single ladies

The women who were accused of witchcraft were 

• Wives of local politicians 

• Mothers of bewitched young girls. 

• Native American women of tribes nearby. 

• Outcasts of the village. 

Puritanism differs from other Christian religions because Puritans believe 

• With prayer and acts of kindness, God will grant all people “eternal life”. 

• God has already chosen who will and will not be “saved”, and humans cannot change this plan.

•  Anyone can become a minister, reverend, etc. If (s)/he is willing to dedicate their life to God. 

• Humans are all worthy of God’s love. 

The Puritans saw these people as a threat to the church

• Judges

• Native Americans

• The French

• Farmers

The Puritans had five basic beliefs. Which was NOT one of them?

• Total Depravity: Due to Adam's sin, when one is born he/she has no right to salvation.

• Limited Atonement: The extent to which one can please God with acts is limited.

• Perseverance: Once one has been saved, a person can't do anything to change that.

• Election through Action: One can change his/her salvation status through words and deeds that please God.

McCarthyism grew out of the Second "Red Scare" when certain people became obsessed with seeking out...

• Jewish people

• Communists

• Protestants

• Anarchists