The Crucible Quiz

Who is the author of The Crucible?

• Tennessee Williams

• Arthur Miller

• William Shakespeare

• Lorraine Hansberry

In which year was The Crucible first performed?

• 1950

• 1948

• 1953

• 1960

What is the setting of The Crucible?

• Salem, Massachusetts, 1692

• New York City, 1776

• London, 1587

• Paris, France, 1600

What event triggers the witch trials in The Crucible?

• A girl goes missing in the forest.

• A group of girls is caught dancing and performing rituals.

• A man confesses to being a witch.

• A church bell rings mysteriously.

Who discovers this triggering “event” in the middle of the night in the forest?

• Judge Danforth

• Reverend Parris

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Giles Corey

How were two of the girls in the group related to Reverend Parris?

• Tituba-daughter/Betty Parris-niece

• Betty Parris-daughter/Abigail Williams-niece

• Mary Warren-daughter/Mercy Lewis-niece

• Betty Parris-daughter/Tituba-niece

Who is the main antagonist in The Crucible?

• Reverend Parris

• Abigail Williams

• John Proctor

• Elizabeth Proctor

Why does Abigail Williams accuse others of witchcraft?

• She wants to punish them for personal grievances.

• She has seen genuine acts of witchcraft.

• She is in love with John Proctor and wants to remove Elizabeth.

• She believes the town is cursed.

Which character is known for having an affair with Abigail Williams?

• Reverend Hale

• John Proctor

• Giles Corey

• Thomas Putnam

What does John Proctor do at the end of the play?

• He confesses to witchcraft.

• He escapes with his wife.

• He is hanged for refusing to falsely confess.

• He denounces the court and runs away.