The Crucible Review

Which of the names below are the names of the people who have been accused of witchcraft so far in The Crucible?

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Mary Warren

• Rebecca Nurse

• John Proctor

Answer explanation

Rebecca Nurse & Elizabeth Proctor have been accused to far in the book

Who has John Proctor had an affair with?

• Abigail Williams

• Rebecca Nurse

• Goody Putnam

• Martha Corey

Answer explanation

John Proctor and Abigail Williams had an affair

Who was the first person to be accused of witchcraft

• Tituba

• Goody Good

• Goody Osborn

• Goody Nurse

Answer explanation

Tituba was the first person to be accused of witchcraft

Why do you think it was so easy for the people of Salem to believe there were witches?

Who is your favorite character in the book and why?

Who does Giles Corey accuse of accusing others to acquire land?

• Mr. Putnam

• Reverend Hale

• Parris

• John Proctor

Answer explanation

Giles Corey tells the court that Thomas Putnam had Ruth accuse George Jacobs in order to acquire his land.

Which 2 girls fall "ill" after being caught dancing in the woods?

• Abigail & Mary

• Betty & Ruth

• Ann & Rebecca

• Martha & Elizabeth

Answer explanation

Betty Parris and Ruth Putnam both have a mysterious illness after being caught dancing in the woods This kickstarted the search for witches in Salem

Who wrote The Crucible?

• John Proctor

• Arthur Miller

• Stephanie Myer

• Dr. Seuss

How do you predict The Crucible will end?

What event in recent years would you consider to be a "witch hunt"? Why?