Crucible Authorial Intrusions 2

What was one of Thomas Putnam's grievances?

• His daughter was accused of witchcraft.

• He was turned down as minister of Salem.

• His wife's brother-in-law was turned down as minister of Salem.

• He lost a battle in the woods.

Why did Thomas Putnam feel his candidate for the Salem ministry was unjustly rejected?

• A faction stopped his acceptance for unclear reasons.

• The candidate lacked qualifications.

• The village preferred a different candidate.

• The candidate did not have a two-thirds vote.

What was Thomas Putnam's relation to the richest man in the village?

• He was the youngest son.

• He was the eldest son.

• He was a distant cousin.

• He was the brother.

What military experience did Thomas Putnam have?

• He was a naval officer.

• He fought the French in Quebec.

• He was a military strategist.

• He fought the Indians at Narragansett.

How did Thomas Putnam demonstrate his vindictive nature before the witchcraft trials?

• By jailing George Burroughs for debts he did not owe.

• By breaking his father's will.

• By accusing his neighbors of witchcraft.

• By leading the accusations in court.

What was Thomas Putnam's attempt regarding his father's will?

• To honor it completely.

• To hide it from his family.

• To rewrite it in his favor.

• To break it.

How is Proctor described in terms of his physical and temperamental characteristics?

• Young and impulsive.

• Old and feeble.

• Powerful of body, even tempered, and not easily led.

• Weak and easily led.

What was Proctor's view of himself?

• A victim.

• A hero.

• A leader.

• A fraud.

Who was Rebecca married to?

• Thomas Putnam.

• James Bayley.

• George Burroughs.

• Francis Nurse.

What was a possible reason for the campaign against Rebecca?

• Her involvement in witchcraft.

• Her opposition to the Salem ministry.

• Her marriage to Francis Nurse.

• Resentment towards her family's rise in social status.