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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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