What do Proctor and Putnam argue about in Act One?

who owns a certain plot of land

the reason Abigail is no longer a servant in the Proctor home

why Elizabeth hasn't come with Proctor

Why is Reverend Hale considered a reliable source on witchcraft?

He discovered a witch in his parish.

He has lived in Salem for many years.

He is a good friend of Reverend Parris.

What concerns Giles Corey about his wife?

She was seen dancing in the woods.

Which line best supports the idea that John Proctor is trying to be a good husband to Elizabeth?

"If the crop is good I'll buy George Jacob's heifer. How would that please you?"

"I were planting far out to the forest edge."

"We vote by name in this society, not by acreage."

"I'll whip the devil out of you!"

Which of John's actions contradicts the idea that he is trying to be a good husband?

He is abusive to the family's servants.

He is reluctant to go to town and tell the court what Abigail told him.

He compliments Elizabeth's cooking.

In Act Two, John tells Elizabeth, "I'll not have your suspicion any more." What does this line reveal about Elizabeth?

Elizabeth hasn't forgiven John for his affair.

Elizabeth never gives John gifts.

Elizabeth has forgiven John for his suspicions.

Elizabeth wants John to go to church more often.

What does Mary Warren do that helps Abigail accuse Elizabeth as a witch?

Mary Warren tells the court everything Elizabeth says.

Mary Warren stays out of court.

Mary Warren accuses Elizabeth first.

Mary Warren gives Elizabeth a poppet.

What is Abigail's motivation for accusing Elizabeth of witchcraft?

Abigail had an affair with John and still loves him.

Abigail wants her job back because she loved Elizabeth's children.

Abigail was tormented by Elizabeth's spirit at night.

What is Reverend Hale's intent when he visits the Proctor home?

to judge the Christian character of the Proctor family

Why is Proctor reluctant to attend church?

He believes Parris is more concerned with money than preaching.

He is afraid people won't respect him.

He doesn't believe in the Bible.

He doesn't want to be accused of witchcraft.

What does Reverend Hale do that shows he believes the Proctors are good Christians?

He tells the Proctors to have their third child baptized and go to church each Sunday.

He attempts to hide the poppet Mary Warren left.

He teaches John the Commandments and prayers of the church.

He explains to the Proctors how important Mary Warren's job with the court proceedings is.

Which of Proctor's actions shows he has lost respect for the court proceedings?

He rips up the warrant for Elizabeth's arrest.

He decides to have his third child baptized.

He allows Mary Warren to go to court.

He admits that he should go to church more often.

What does Reverend Parris believe is John Proctor's intention in bringing a deposition to the court?

Reverend Parris believes it is John's intent to overthrow the court.

Reverend Parris believes John is deeply in love with Elizabeth.

Reverend Parris believes it shows that John regrets not having his third son baptized.

Reverend Parris believes John is trying to take over as a Reverend.

How does John Proctor attempt to give Elizabeth credibility?

John tells the court that Elizabeth will never lie.

John tells the court that Elizabeth knows all of the Commandments.

John explains that Elizabeth really wants their third child to be baptized.

John tells the court that Elizabeth has persuaded him to come to church.

Why does Proctor say that the people who have signed a deposition are "landholding farmers, members of the church"?

He knows this will help establish credibility.

He has no other way of identifying the people who have signed the deposition.

He hopes this will cover up the fact he has not been to church.

No one else was willing to sign the deposition.

How does Giles Corey attempt to establish credibility with his deposition?

Giles accuses five other women of witchcraft.

Giles tells the court how many times he has been to court without a lawyer.

Giles points out all of John Proctor's flaws.

Giles points out the flaws of the church.

Which event ruins Giles Corey's defense?

Martha Corey accuses her husband of witchcraft.

Abigail accuses Giles Corey of witchcraft.

Martha Corey confesses to witchcraft.

Giles Corey refuses to give up the name of the person who gave him information.

What is Abigail Williams's response to the accusation that she and the girls are lying?

She refuses to admit that she was lying.

She reveals that she has had an affair with John Proctor.

She accuses Reverend Parris of witchcraft.

How does Mary Warren act in the courtroom when she is called to testify?

She calmly explains that the girls were pretending.

She accuses more women of witchcraft.

What information does Proctor use to discredit Abigail?

He tells the court that he had an affair with Abigail.

He tells the court that she was a poor servant.

He tells the court that Abigail made the poppet.

He tells the court that Abigail didn't like reading the Bible.

What happens when Mary Warren is instructed to "pretend to faint"?

After several minutes, she is able to faint.

What is Elizabeth's purpose in entering the courtroom?

to prove that she knew about John and Abigail's affair

to prove that she didn't know how to make a poppet

to prove that she knew the Commandments

What do Abigail Williams and the girls do to discredit Mary Warren?

The girls claim Mary Warren was the only one dancing in the woods.

The girls begin repeating everything Mary Warren says.

The girls claim Mary Warren told them to accuse Elizabeth.

Which best summarizes Reverend Hale's feelings toward the court at the end of Act Three?

Reverend Hale believes the court is corrupt and walks out.

Reverend Hale believes there are more people who should be accused.

Reverend Hale believes the court is doing the right thing.

Reverend Hale believes the court should begin executions immediately.

At the beginning of Act Four, who is waiting for the Devil?

Mary Warren and Abigail Williams

Why is Danforth reluctant to pardon anyone?

There have already been many hangings.

The people who are going to be hanged next are not well respected.

He wants the land of the people who will be hanged.

He believes that he is doing the right thing.

What does Reverend Parris tell Judge Hathorne in Act Four?

Reverend Parris tells Judge Hathorne that Mary Warren has died.

Reverend Parris tells Judge Hathorne that he found a dagger in his door.

Reverend Parris tells Judge Hathorne that he is a hero in Salem.

Reverend Parris tells Judge Hathorne more women have been accused.

What has happened to Abigail Williams?

She has been accused of witchcraft and has been hanged.

She has run off with money she stole from Reverend Parris.

She has become a representative of the church.

Which description best summarizes John Proctor's actions in Act Four?

John refuses to sign his name and chooses to hang instead.

John claims he saw Rebecca Nurse with the Devil.

John accuses his wife of lying to the court.

John admits to witchcraft and continues to accuse people.

The Crucible

Authored by John Beresford

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11th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Arthur Miller's main purpose for writing The Crucible?

to explain parallels between the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism

to give an accurate account of the Salem Witch Trials

to explain how important it is to treat children with respect

to show readers how dangerous dancing can be

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of children before the Salem Witch Trials, according to the dramatic exposition in The Crucible?

to dance

to be sure adults told the truth

to be seen and not heard

to read books

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Puritans view religion in their lives?

Religion was an afterthought.

Religion was important for children but not adults.

Religion was an important part of everyday life.

Religion was up to each individual.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the character Tituba help advance the plot?

She was the only person discovered dancing in the woods.

She was a slave and an easy target for accusations.

She was a good friend of Abigail.

Her daughter was one of the first to fall ill.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Reverend Parris see in the woods?

girls reading near a campfire

girls dancing and a dress on the ground

girls and boys fighting over a book

Devil spirits tormenting the girls

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best describes Reverend Parris?

a farmer concerned about his crops

a lawyer concerned about his client

a minister concerned about his reputation

a father concerned about his family

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In addition to Betty Parris, who else has fallen ill?

Abigail Williams

Mary Warren

Tituba

Ruth Putnam

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CCSS.W.11-12.9

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The Crucible

What was Arthur Miller's main purpose for writing The Crucible?

What was the role of children before the Salem Witch Trials, according to the dramatic exposition in The Crucible?

How did Puritans view religion in their lives?

How does the character Tituba help advance the plot?

What did Reverend Parris see in the woods?

Which best describes Reverend Parris?

In addition to Betty Parris, who else has fallen ill?

Which phrase best describes Abigail's role among the girls of Salem?

Which best describes John Proctor?

How does John Proctor view his relationship with Abigail Williams?

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