The Crucible Act 2 Comprehension Quiz

Which of the following inferences is best supported by Elizabeth’s description of the situation in Salem, and of Abigail on pages 52-54?

• • Abigail has gained tremendous power in Salem through her accusations.

• • Abigail’s ability to perform miracles has resulted in her developing a large following.

• • Elizabeth is jealous of Abigail’s status within the community.

• • Abigail and Elizabeth have grown close over the course of the play.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

The relationship between John Proctor and Elizabeth Proctor might best be described as _________. Why? Cite your evidence from the text to support your answer.

• • close and carefree

• • strained and distant

• • unconditionally trusting

• hateful

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is most closely the meaning of the word weighty as it appears on page 58? Support your answer

• adjective | heavy

• adjective | ponderous

• adjective | important

• adjective | burdensome

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following sentences about Goody Osburn would the author most likely agree with?

• She likely practiced witchcraft but only temporarily forgot how to recite the commandments in court.

• She did not practice witchcraft but could not recite the commandments in court due to supernatural forces.

• Her refusal to confess to witchcraft is proof in itself that she is a witch.

• Mary Warren’s memories of being cursed by Goody Osburn were probably embellished after Goody Osburn already stood accused.

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of the following is most likely the reason Mary Warren suddenly becomes defiant of John Proctor?

• • She has finally grown old enough that she can physically defy John.

• • She knows he has not been to church often and has lost respect for him.

• • She has studied the art of witchcraft and intends to cast a hex on John.

• • Being made an official of the court has made her feel important and given her new power.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

Giles’s explanation about Walcott and his wife on page 72 mainly shows that __________.

• Walcott is a terrible farmer

• some people are capable of holding a grudge for a very long time.

• people have started openly using accusations of witchcraft to avenge petty grievances

• nothing but trouble comes from reading

Which of the following does the poppet mostly represent?

• Abigail’s hatred of Elizabeth

• Mary Warren’s appreciation for her employers

• boredom induced by the endless trials

• the importance of piety

Cheever becomes convinced that Elizabeth may be a witch mainly because _____.

• he finds the poppet with a needle stuck inside

• he has had a longstanding grudge against Elizabeth

• he saw Elizabeth talking with the devil

• he is jealous of John Proctor’s status in the community

Which of the following most closely describes what John has decided to do by the end of the section?

• He has decided to move to Philadelphia.

• He has decided to confess his use of witchcraft.

• He has decided to leave Elizabeth for Abigail.

• He has decided to confess his affair to the court.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

Which of these is most likely the promise Elizabeth refers to on page 61?

• • the promise to root out the devil from Salem

• • the promise of a relationship with John

• • the promise of employment, despite being let go

• • the promise of equal rights

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6