Understanding The Crucible: A Quiz on Witchcraft and Intrigue

What year is the setting of the story in Salem?

• 1678

• 1685

• 1701

• 1692

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Who is suspected of practicing witchcraft at the beginning of the story?

• Reverend Parris

• John Proctor

• Betty Parris

• Abigail Williams

Who is the expert on witchcraft that Reverend Parris sends for?

• Reverend Hale

• Judge Danforth

• Thomas Putnam

• Giles Corey

What does Betty Parris accuse Abigail Williams of in the woods?

• Stealing

• Dancing

• Drinking blood

• Singing

Who is arrested based on the evidence found in a doll?

• Mary Warren

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Abigail Williams

• Tituba

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What evidence leads to Elizabeth Proctor's arrest?

• A written confession

• A witness testimony

• A needle in a doll

• A stolen item

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What motive does Giles reveal for the witchcraft accusations?

• Revenge

• Political power

• Land acquisition

• Religious fervor

What does John Proctor confess in court to discredit Abigail?

• An affair

• Lying

• Bribery

• Stealing

What does John demand of Mary in court?

• To leave the town

• To confess her own witchcraft

• To tell the truth

• To accuse Abigail

Who does Abigail accuse of attacking her in the form of a bird?

• Reverend Hale

• Tituba

• Mary Warren

• Elizabeth Proctor