DESTROYING DRAMA: THE CRUCIBLE S01 • E01 Quiz

What decade is the setting for the context of 'The Crucible'?

• 1950s

• 1940s

• 1970s

• 1960s

What was a major fear in 1950s America that influenced 'The Crucible'?

• Fear of nuclear war

• Fear of imperialism

• Fear of communism

• Fear of capitalism

What term is used to describe the widespread fear of communism in the 1950s?

• The Great Fear

• The Red Scare

• The Big Scare

• The Witch Hunt

What political movement is associated with the fear of communism in 'The Crucible' context?

• The American Revolution

• The French Revolution

• McCarthyism

• The Bolshevik Revolution

What major global conflict is mentioned as influencing 'The Crucible'?

• World War I

• World War II

• The Cold War

• The Vietnam War

Which two ideologies were conflicting during the time of 'The Crucible'?

• Democracy and Monarchy

• Anarchism and Totalitarianism

• Communism and Capitalism

• Socialism and Fascism

What aspect of the 1950s does 'The Crucible' explore?

• The civil rights movement

• The rise of television

• The widespread fear of communism

• The space race

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a topic in the video about 'The Crucible'?

• Prominent religions of the time

• The fashion trends of the 1950s

• McCarthyism

• The Red Scare

What is the primary focus of the video on 'The Crucible'?

• The plot of 'The Crucible'

• The historical context influencing the play

• The technical aspects of playwriting

• The biography of Arthur Miller

How does the video intend to enhance understanding of 'The Crucible'?

• By analyzing character development

• By reviewing critical responses to the play

• By exploring the play's themes

• By providing historical context