The Crucible Act I Quiz 2023

Who wrote The Crucible?

• Samuel Beckett

• Tennessee Williams

• Arthur Miller

• Henrik Ibsen

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During what event does the action of The Crucible take place?

• The Salem Witch Trials

• The Presidential Election of 1948

• The Civil War

• The Cold War

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This play is symbolic of what historic time?

• The Salem Witch Trials

• The Presidential Election of 1948

• The Civil War

• The Cold War

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The author of The Crucible married which prolific actress?

• Jayne Mansfield

• Grace Kelly

• Kim Novak

• Marilyn Monroe

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What event is considered the inciting incident in Act I of The Crucible? What event sets the play in motion?

• Reverend Hale questions Tituba and the girls about their activities in the woods.

• Betty has fallen mysteriously ill after she and some other girls were found engaging in apparent rituals in the woods.

• Abigail is dismissed from the Proctor household, and Mary Warren takes her place there.

• John Proctor appears at the Parris home and rebuffs Abigail's efforts to resume their affair.

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Based on the dialogue between Reverend Parris and Abigail near the start of Act I of The Crucible, what can you conclude about Parris's concern for Betty?

• His concern stems primarily from fears about the fate of Betty's soul.

• His concern stems primarily from fears about his own reputation.

• His concern stems primarily from his terror of the Devil.

• His concern stems primarily from his overprotective attitude toward his daughter.

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From the details in Act I of The Crucible, what can be inferred about the attitude of Puritans toward their slaves?

• They saw their slaves as only a step removed from paganism.

• They feared their slaves would rebel to try to win freedom.

• They treated their slaves as valued members of the household.

• They saw their slaves as equals in God's sight.

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Which phrase best describes Abigail Williams's character in Act I of The Crucible?

• affectionate and vulnerable

• naive and timid

• impulsive and thoughtless

• proud and manipulative

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Which word best describes John Proctor's words and actions in Act I of The Crucible?

• shrewd

• devout

• compassionate

• independent

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Consider Tituba's state of mind when she begins naming names in Act I of The Crucible. What can you infer about her motivation?

• She is confused and is talking about a dream she once had.

• She actually saw Goody Good and Goody Osborn in the forest and wants to tell the truth.

• She does not like the women she named, and she hopes they will be punished.

• She is afraid of Reverend Hale and thinks naming names will save her from punishment.

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