Quiz on The Crucible

Who is Susanna Walcott in the story?

• A judge in the trials

• A servant who follows Abigail

• John Proctor's wife

• A witch accused by the girls

What guides Elizabeth Proctor's actions and decisions?

• Her desire for revenge

• Her strong sense of honor and integrity

• Her fear of the supernatural

• Her ambition for power

What does John Proctor's internal struggle involve?

• His fear of the supernatural

• His guilt and shame over his affair

• His desire for wealth

• His ambition for power

What is Abigail Williams' relationship with John Proctor in "The Crucible"?

• She is his wife.

• She is his daughter.

• She had an affair with him.

• She is his sister.

What does Tituba's coerced confession highlight in the play?

• The power of truth.

• The strength of community.

• Social inequality and racial bias.

• The importance of wealth.

What is the outcome of Tituba's involvement in the forest ritual?

• She gains power in Salem.

• She is ignored by the townspeople.

• She becomes an easy target for blame.

• She is promoted to a higher position.

What does Arthur Miller critique through Reverend Parris?

• The benefits of religious authority

• The dangers of unchecked ambition and fear

• The importance of community support

• The role of women in society

What was the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) concerned with?

• Economic policies

• Communist infiltration

• Environmental issues

• Education reform

What does the term "crucible" refer to in the context of the play?

• A type of courtroom

• A vessel used for melting substances

• A religious ceremony

• A historical document

What was Senator McCarthy's motivation according to historical consensus?

• Scientific discovery

• Political gain

• Religious reform

• Economic stability