The Crucible: Themes and Characters Quiz

Which character best represents the theme of hysteria through her manipulation of others?

• Elizabeth Proctor

• Rebecca Nurse

• Abigail Williams

• Mary Warren

John Proctor's internal struggle most clearly represents which theme?

• The power of wealth

• The importance of tradition

• The conflict between guilt and integrity

• The value of hard work

Reverend Parris is most concerned with which of the following?

• Justice for the innocent

• Protecting his reputation

• Saving his daughter's soul

• Ending the witch trials

Which character is a symbol of reason and morality in the face of mass hysteria?

• Giles Corey

• Reverend Hale

• Mary Warren

• Rebecca Nurse

Which theme is best illustrated by Mary Warren’s failure to stand up to Abigail in court?

• The strength of community

• The danger of peer pressure and fear

• The value of education

• The importance of forgiveness

Why does John Proctor refuse to sign his confession?

• He knows he will be hanged anyway

• He wants to save others

• He believes confessing would ruin his integrity and name

• He is trying to get revenge on Parris

Elizabeth Proctor’s character development primarily explores which theme?

• Justice vs revenge

• Female empowerment

• Forgiveness and moral strength

• Ambition and greed

Which of the following best reflects Reverend Hale’s transformation in the play?

• Power to helplessness

• Blind faith to moral responsibility

• Greed to humility

• Fear to madness

How does Arthur Miller use Abigail Williams to explore the theme of power and manipulation?

What does John Proctor’s journey throughout the play reveal about the theme of personal integrity?