What does the ending of Act 1, with Betty's apparent "bewitched" behavior, accomplish dramatically?

It sets the stage for the escalating hysteria and accusations to follow

It resolves all the conflicts introduced in the act

It proves definitively that witchcraft is real in Salem

It shows that the entire situation was a misunderstanding

In Act 1 of The Crucible, what justification does Mrs. Putnam give for sending Ruth to Tituba?

Mrs. Putnam feels she deserves to know why she has had to endure the deaths of seven children.

Tituba promised to revive Mrs. Putnam's dead children.

Mrs. Putnam didn't think a little foolish "conjuring" would do any harm.

Mrs. PUtnam thought it might help Ruth, who seemed to be ailing.

How has Mary Warren changed after becoming an official of the court?

She becomes more confident and believes in her own authority.

She remains loyal to the Proctors and refuses to support the trials.

She becomes fearful and avoids the trials as much as possible.

She is secretly working to stop Abigail’s influence.

Why is it ironic that John Proctor forgets the commandment against adultery?

He previously had an affair with Abigail, making his forgetfulness painfully ironic.

He doesn’t take religion seriously.

He believes Abigail is the true sinner.

Elizabeth reminds him before Hale notices his mistake.

Why does Hale come to visit the Proctors?

To investigate their Christian character

How does Miller use the conversation about Proctor's absence from church to develop his character?

By presenting Proctor as someone who questions authority and thinks independently

By showing Proctor as a devout and unquestioning follower

By depicting Proctor as an atheist

By portraying Proctor as indifferent to all community matters

What does the poppet found in Elizabeth Proctor’s house symbolize?

The manipulation and deceit used in the trials

The court’s dedication to justice

Mary Warren’s growing independence

The presence of actual witchcraft in Salem

Why does Elizabeth urge John to go to Salem in Act 2?

To expose Abigail’s lies and save innocent people

To ask the court to forgive their sins

To confess his affair and clear his conscience

To convince Reverend Hale that witchcraft is real

Which commandment does Proctor ironically forget when questioned by Hale?

Thou shalt not bear false witness

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's wife

How does Abigail react when Danforth questions her credibility?

She pretends to see a spirit and accuses Mary Warren of witchcraft.

She calmly explains that she is telling the truth.

She bursts into tears and confesses her lies.

She flees Salem to avoid further questioning.

What does the “yellow bird” Abigail pretends to see represent?

The court’s failure to recognize deception

Abigail’s declining mental state

The power of religious faith in Salem

The growing influence of Tituba

Which sentence best explains why Danforth responds so angrily to Hale’s point of view in the following passage from Act III of The Crucible ? Hale: There is a prodigious fear of this court in the country— . . . Danforth, angered now: Reproach me not with the fear in the country; there is fear in the country because there is a moving plot to topple Christ in the country! Hale: But it does not follow that everyone accused is part of it. Danforth: No uncorrupted man may fear this court. Mr. Hale! None!

Danforth identifies himself with the court, so he takes Hale's comments as an attack on his integrity.

Danforth has often crossed paths with Hale before, and has a poor opinion of his intelligence.

Danforth believes inwardly that the court is in error, but he feels the need to cover up his doubts with bluster.

Danforth must act according to the letter of the law, and he resents Hale's freedom to abide by his individual conscience.

Why does John Proctor confess to his affair in Act 3?

To protect Elizabeth and expose Abigail’s real motives

To gain favor with the court and be spared from execution

To prevent the girls from accusing him of witchcraft

To show that Abigail is controlled by the Devil

Why is Elizabeth’s lie about Proctor’s affair ironic?

It ultimately condemns Proctor instead of saving him.

It proves that Abigail is telling the truth.

It results in Abigail confessing her true intentions.

It earns Elizabeth more respect from the judges.

How does Mary Warren’s behavior at the end of Act III of The Crucible most clearly help create dramatic irony?

Members of the court believe her, but the audience knows that she is lying.

Some characters believe her, but others suspect that she is lying.

Everyone expects her to support Abigail, but she supports Proctor instead.

Witnesses hear her confess to doing the Devil's work, but she says the opposite of what she means.

Why does John Proctor refuse to sign his confession?

He does not want to ruin his name and legacy.

He believes the court has already decided to hang him.

He is confident that Abigail will confess and save him.

He fears God’s punishment if he confesses to a lie.

What does Proctor mean when he says, “Because it is my name!”?

He values personal integrity above life itself.

He wants revenge on Abigail for ruining his reputation.

He believes signing the confession will set a bad precedent.

He hopes Elizabeth will convince the judges to spare him.

What is the major irony of the Salem witch trials?

The people who are truly innocent are punished as guilty.

Abigail is eventually accused and hanged.

The trials end before any executions occur.

The judges eventually admit their mistakes.

Why does Giles Corey refuse to answer his indictment?

He wants his property to pass to his sons.

He believes silence will save him.

He is guilty of witchcraft and afraid to confess.

He believes the court will eventually drop the charges.

Reverend Hale encourages Proctor to confess because

he believes Proctor's pride is not worth dying for

he knows that all the prisoners are lying

he wants to prove to Danforth that he is right

he feels remorse for the part he played in this family's tragedy

In Act 4, Reverend Hale tries to make up for the harm he has done by

persuading people to confess so they can live

helping prisoners escape from the jail

rescuing orphans of the dead citizens of Salem

What conflict between Danforth and Parris drives the plot forward in Act Four?

They argue about postponing the hangings.

Danforth wants Parris to go to Andover.

Parris wants Danforth to find Abigail.

They disagree about whether to arrest Hale.

The Crucible Test Review for AP Lang

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English

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11th Grade

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CCSS

RL.11-12.3, RL.8.3, RL.7.9

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Act 1, what is Reverend Parris’s primary concern when rumors of witchcraft begin to spread?

The safety of the children in Salem

His reputation and position in the community

The possibility that Abigail is truly a witch

Seeking spiritual guidance to rid Salem of the Devil

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why doesn't John like to attend church?

He believes Parris is more concerned with money than preaching.

He doesn't believe in the Bible.

He is a witch.

He doesn't want to be accused of witchcraft.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Abigail threaten the other girls in Act 1?

She wants to keep them from revealing the truth about their actions in the forest.

She believes they have been bewitched and must stay quiet.

She wants them to confess before the court finds out.

She hopes they will support her claim that Parris is corrupt.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does Miller use the character of Ann Putnam to explore the theme of hysteria?

By showing her as the calmest character in the play

By depicting her rational approach to the events

By presenting her grief-driven willingness to believe in witchcraft

By portraying her as completely uninvolved in the accusations

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Reverend Hale come to Salem in Act 1?

To conduct trials and convict witches

To investigate claims of supernatural activity

To advise the accused to confess and avoid execution

To replace Reverend Parris as the town’s minister

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Thomas Putnam eagerly support the witch trials?

He is a devout Christian who wants to root out sin.

He sees the trials as an opportunity to gain land and settle grudges.

He believes his wife is possessed by spirits.

He hopes to become the next minister of Salem.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the first person to confess to witchcraft?

Abigail Williams

Elizabeth Proctor

Tituba

Rebecca Nurse

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