How did those accused of witchcraft in the 1690s and those accused of practicing Communism in the 1950s avoid punishment?

They confessed and accused others.

They confessed and then made a pledge to support the American government.

They didn't. All accused were found guilty and were punished.

Miller's purpose for writing the Crucible

explain parallels between Salem Witch trials and McCarthyism

show readers the dangers of dancing in the woods

to give an accurate account of Salem witch trials

How did Puritans view religion?

Religion was a part of everyday life

Religion was up to each individual

What did Rev. Parris see in the woods

girls dancing and a dress on the ground

girls and boys fighting over a book

What do Proctor and Putnam argue about in Act One?

who owns a certain plot of land

why Elizabeth hasn't come with Proctor

Why is Rev Hale considered a good source on witchcraft?

He discovered a witch in his parish

He has lived in Salem for many years

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

Elizabeth has not forgiven John

Elizabeth never gives John gifts?

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

Abigail had an affair with John and still loves him

Abigail was tormented by Elizabeth's spirit.

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

She tells the court everything Elizabeth says

Why doesn't John Proctor attend church?

He believes Parris is more concerned with money than preaching

He is afraid people will not respect him

He doesn't want to be accused of witchcraft.

Which of the 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

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

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

Rev Parris believes John is deeply in love with Elizabeth.

Rev Parris believes John is trying to take over as a reverend

How does John give Elizabeth credibility?

John says Elizabeth knows all the Commandments

John says Elizabeth begged him to go to church.

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

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

Accuses five other women of witchcraft

Points out all of Proctor's flaws.

Which event ruins Giles Corey's defense?

He refuses to give up the name of the person who gave him the information

Abigail accuses him of witchcraft

Martha Corey confesses to witchcraft

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

She refuses to admit that she was lying.

She reveals she had an affair with Proctor.

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

She accuses more women of witchcraft.

What information does Proctor use to discredit Abigail?

He tells the court he had an affair with her

He tells the court that Abigail made the poppet

He tells the court that Abigail doesn't read the Bible

What is Elizabeth's purpose in entering the courtroom?

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

to prove she knew the Commandments.

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

Claim she was the one dancing in the woods

Why is Danforth reluctant to pardon anyone?

There have already been many hangings.

People who are going to be hanged are not well respected.

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

What has happened to Abigail Williams?

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

She has been accused of witchcraft.

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

John refuses to sign his name and hangs instead.

John claims he saw Rebecca Nurse with the devil

John accuses his wife of lying to the court.

The Crucible

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English

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CCSS

RL.11-12.3, RL.8.3, RL.11-12.7

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Which of the following sequence shows the correct setting for Acts 1 through 4?

Parris’s house, courtroom, Proctor’s house, jail

Parris’s house, Proctor’s house, courtroom, jail

Parris’s house, forest, Proctor’s house, courtroom

Forest, Proctor’s house, jail, courtroom

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Which of the following is an example of irony in the play?

John Proctor forgets the commandment on adultery.

Abigail Williams leaves Salem on a ship bound for Boston.

Mary Warren makes Elizabeth Proctor a doll.

John Proctor finds out Elizabeth is pregnant after her arrest

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Who says this: “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life!...Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!”

Elizabeth Proctor

Mary Warren

Rev. Hale

John Proctor

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

What happened between John Proctor and Abigail Williams prior to the opening of the play?

they got divorced

they had an affair

they ran away together

they wrote letters to each other

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Who does Reverend Parris send for to investigate the possibility of witches in Salem?

John Proctor

Francis Nurse

Rebecca Nurse

Reverend Hale

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who wrote The Crucible?

Arthur Miller

Arthur Moore

Andrew Miller

Andrew Moore

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Crucible is an ALLEGORY - a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning. This story about the hysteria surrounding the Salem Witch Trials can also be interpreted as a story about which 20th century movement?

Communism

Consumerism

Modernism

McCarthyism

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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40 questions

Which of the following sequence shows the correct setting for Acts 1 through 4?

Which of the following is an example of irony in the play?

Who says this: “Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life!...Because I am not worth the dust on the feet of them that hang! How may I live without my name? I have given you my soul; leave me my name!”

What happened between John Proctor and Abigail Williams prior to the opening of the play?

Who does Reverend Parris send for to investigate the possibility of witches in Salem?

Who wrote The Crucible?

The Crucible is an ALLEGORY - a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning. This story about the hysteria surrounding the Salem Witch Trials can also be interpreted as a story about which 20th century movement?

How did those accused of witchcraft in the 1690s and those accused of practicing Communism in the 1950s avoid punishment?

What is a crucible?

Miller's purpose for writing the Crucible

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