Crucible Acts I and II Vocabulary Review

The Puritans had a strong __________ for strict moral conduct, often judging others harshly for small infractions.

• predilection

• aversion

• ignorance

• tolerance

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Arthur Miller tried to __________ himself with audiences by highlighting the social dangers of fear and hysteria in The Crucible.

• ingratiate

• alienate

• exonerate

• exacerbate

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During the McCarthy era, the government was filled with __________, as accusations of communism ruined reputations without evidence.

• calumny

• integrity

• transparency

• benevolence

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Puritan ministers attempted to __________ their congregations with sermons emphasizing sin and obedience to God.

• inculcate

• alienate

• distract

• entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Many Americans felt __________ when confronted with the fear and suspicion stirred by McCarthyism.

• discomfit

• elated

• apathetic

• vindicated

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Some characters in The Crucible acted in a __________ manner, ignoring moral rules to achieve personal gain.

• licentious

• benevolent

• timid

• generous

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible to __________ public understanding of the dangers of mass hysteria and false accusations.

• ameliorate

• obfuscate

• diminish

• ignore

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Puritan society admired citizens who were __________, demonstrating unwavering faith and devotion to the church.

• pious

• rebellious

• indifferent

• skeptical

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

The Puritan __________ dictated strict rules for daily behavior, including church attendance, work, and family life.

• mores

• festivals

• holidays

• ceremonies

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

People accused during McCarthyism often felt __________, unsure of how to defend themselves against vague allegations.

• inept

• confident

• vindicated

• empowered

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4