The Crucible Act II Cause and Effectquiz ( Ms. Ducasse Ducasse)

What causes Elizabeth Proctor to dismiss Abigail from her service?

• Abigail's affair with John Proctor

• Abigail's laziness and incompetence

• Elizabeth's jealousy without cause

• Abigail's decision to leave for a better position

Why does Elizabeth urge John to go to Salem?

• To confess his own witchcraft

• To end his affair with Abigail publicly

• To tell the authorities that the girls are lying

• To support the girls' accusations

What effect does Mary Warren's participation in the trials have on the Proctor household?

• It brings them wealth and status

• It causes tension and fear

• It has no effect

• It makes them targets for witchcraft accusations

Why does Mary Warren give Elizabeth a poppet?

• As a peace offering

• To frame her for witchcraft

• As a gift of friendship

• To convey a secret message

What causes the authorities to arrest Elizabeth Proctor?

• John Proctor's confession of adultery

• The discovery of a needle in the poppet

• Mary Warren's accusation

• Abigail's claim of Elizabeth's specter

What is the effect of John Proctor's decision not to attend church regularly?

• He is arrested for heresy

• He is respected for his independence

• It is used against him as evidence of witchcraft

• It has no effect on his reputation

Why does Elizabeth suspect John is still involved with Abigail?

• Because of a letter she finds

• Because of John's confession

• Because of Abigail's behavior towards her

• Because John hesitates to denounce Abigail

What effect does the witch trials have on the community of Salem?

• It brings the community closer together

• It causes widespread fear and hysteria

• It has no significant effect

• It leads to a decrease in religious belief

Why does Reverend Hale visit the Proctors?

• To arrest them

• To bless their house

• To question them about their Christian character

• To invite them to church

What causes Giles Corey to be arrested?

• His refusal to name a source

• His attack on the court

• His confession of witchcraft

• His defense of his wife