The Crucible Act I Introduction

Which play by Arthur Miller was a comment on the "witch hunts" for communists?

• Death of a Salesman

• All My Sons

• The Crucible

• A View from the Bridge

What did Arthur Miller refuse to do during his testimony before the HUAC?

• Write a new play

• Name names of fellow celebrities

• Leave the country

• Pay a fine

Who was Arthur Miller married to during the 1950s?

• Marilyn Monroe

• Elizabeth Taylor

• Audrey Hepburn

• Grace Kelly

What did Arthur Miller win for "Death of a Salesman"?

• Nobel Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

• Tony Award

• Academy Award

What was the societal fear that contributed to the witch trials according to historians?

• Fear of economic collapse

• Fear of foreign invasion

• Fear of mass hysteria

• Fear of technological advancement

What did Arthur Miller claim about the characters in "The Crucible"?

• They were entirely fictional

• They were based on historical models

• They were inspired by Greek mythology

• They were all from his imagination

What did Arthur Miller add to "The Crucible" to address historical accuracy?

• A preface

• A note about the play's historical accuracy

• A new character

• A different ending

What was the societal impact of the witch hunts in Europe during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?

• They were largely ignored

• They resulted in tens of thousands of executions

• They led to economic growth

• They were a minor event

What did Arthur Miller use his art to address?

• Personal wealth

• Social and political issues

• Technological advancements

• Scientific discoveries

What was the main reason for the mixed reviews of "The Crucible"?

• Its length

• Its controversial political content

• Its language

• Its setting