The Crucible Acts 1 and 2

Who is the author of The Crucible?

• Mark Twain

• Arthur Miller

• Miller Thompson

• Bea Arthur

In what town and year does the play take place?

• Salem, 1692

• Salem, 1729

• Salem, 1892

• Salem, 1929

The Crucible is an allegory for what moment in American history?

• Salem Witch Trials

• World War II

• American Revolution

• McCarthyism

What is different about the act and scene structure of this play compared to others?

• Each act contains 4 scenes as opposed to 3.

• The entirety of each act takes place in the same location.

• Each scene is narrated.

• All characters are present during each act.

What is the definition of a "crucible"?

• A heat resistant container.

• It's another word for guillotine.

• A heat resistant container in which metals are melted or fused at very high temperatures.

• It's another word for a noose.

A "crucible" is often used as a metaphor for what?

• A severe trial or test.

• A stressful point in your life.

• A person who is quick to judge.

• It is not used as a metaphor.

In Act 1, Abigail attempts to rekindle her affair with John Proctor. Which line best explains how John Proctor reacts?

• "Your grandfather had a habit of willing land that never belonged to him."

• "I may have looked up."

• “Abby, I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut off my hand before I’ll ever reach for you again.”

• "No, no, Abby. That's done with."

What does Reverend Hale mean when he says his books are “weighted with authority”?

• That they are extremely heavy.

• That they were written by important people.

• That they are important to Christian doctrine.

• That they are weighted with the authority of God.

Which of the following does not occur when someone is accused of witchcraft?

• They are arrested.

• They are automatically assumed to be guilty.

• They are allowed to get their affairs in order.

• They must confess or hang.

Which of the following are not contributing to the rumors or accusations of witchcraft?

• Hysteria and fear

• Ulterior motives

• Religious superstitions

• These all contribute to the rumors and accusations of witchcraft.