Crucible

Who wrote the play?

• John Steinbeck

• Arthur Miller

• Horace Walpole

• Tennessee Williams

Answer explanation

Arthur Miller is the correct answer as he is a renowned playwright known for works like 'Death of a Salesman' and 'The Crucible'. The other options, while notable authors, are not primarily recognized for writing plays.

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What is the setting of the play?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Beverly, Massachusetts

• Andover, Massachusetts

• Salem, Massachusetts

Answer explanation

The play is set in Salem, Massachusetts, which is significant due to its historical context related to the Salem witch trials, making it a crucial backdrop for the themes explored in the narrative.

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The play opens in

• Spring 1692

• Summer 1693

• Fall 1693

• Winter 1692

Answer explanation

The play opens in Spring 1692, setting the stage for the events that unfold during the Salem witch trials, which are central to the narrative.

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Why is the reverend praying?

• because he found a witch in Boston the year before

• because he must pray every night at exactly 10 p.m.

• because his daughter appears to be in a trance

• because he knows that his wife was a witch

Answer explanation

The reverend is praying because his daughter appears to be in a trance, indicating a state of distress or supernatural influence, which prompts him to seek divine intervention.

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Where is Tituba from?

• Nigeria

• Barbados

• Congo

• Rwanda

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Barbados, as it is known for its historical context of slavery, particularly in the sugar plantations. The other options, while having their own histories, do not specifically relate to the context of the question.

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Which character visits the town to seek out witches?

• Danforth

• Hale

• Ingersoll

• Cheever

Answer explanation

Hale is the character who visits the town to seek out witches, as he is a minister and has a strong interest in uncovering witchcraft, unlike the other characters listed.

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What type of government was present in the town?

• autocracy

• democracy

• theocracy

• dictatorship

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'theocracy' because this type of government is based on religious authority, where leaders are often seen as divinely guided. The other options do not fit the context of a government led by religious principles.

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Who is the main antagonist in the play?

• John Proctor

• Abigail Williams

• Reverend Parris

• Elizabeth Proctor

Answer explanation

Abigail Williams is the main antagonist in the play, as she manipulates others and drives the witch trials for her own gain, particularly targeting John Proctor and his wife, Elizabeth.

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What is the primary theme of the play?

• Love and Betrayal

• Justice and Injustice

• Fear and Hysteria

• Wealth and Poverty

Answer explanation

The primary theme of the play revolves around 'Fear and Hysteria', as it explores how panic and irrationality can lead to devastating consequences, overshadowing other themes like love or justice.

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Which character is accused of witchcraft first?

• Rebecca Nurse

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Tituba

• Mary Warren

Answer explanation

Tituba is the first character accused of witchcraft in Arthur Miller's "The Crucible." Her confession and the subsequent accusations set off the hysteria in Salem, making her a pivotal figure in the witch trials.

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