Crucible Context

The Salem Witch Trials took place in

• 1962

• 1692

• 1392

• 1782

What comes to mind when you imagine the setting of the Crucible play?

People believed that witchcraft was a real possibility four hundred years ago, but today, there are theories as to why people may have acted "hysterical". What is the bad "rye" theory?

The word Crucible has multiple meanings. Select 2

• A ceramic or metal bowl in which substances can be melted.

• A trial or crucial decision for a character in literature.

• A racehorse that runs at record speed.

• A position in society that is powerful.

Many were unfairly accused of witchcraft due to their position in society or their individual actions

• probably

• not probably

Drinking and playing cards (especially for women) was considered anti-Puritan.

• yes

• no

In understanding this passage, it did not matter if you had power in the community or not, you could be accused of witchcraft.

According to the passage, ​ ___ and ___​ ​ might spur accusations of witchcraft.

• jealousy
• grudges
• happiness
• racism
• Puritans

After seeing this image of a courtroom in Salem, what may be some similarities and differences to today's society?

As you know, the "Crucible" has multiple meanings. How may the melting of materials(in a metal bowl) be a metaphor for the issues that people experience in life?