Exploring Themes in The Crucible

Exploring Themes in The Crucible

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.7.3, RI. 9-10.9, RL.7.7

+15

Standards-aligned

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.RL.7.3
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
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CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.3
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CCSS.RL.8.7
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CCSS.RL.9-10.10
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CCSS.RL.6.10
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CCSS.RL.5.3
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CCSS.RL.6.3
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CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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CCSS.RL.6.2
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CCSS.RL.7.2
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CCSS.RL.8.2
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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CCSS.RL.8.10
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CCSS.RI.6.7
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CCSS.RI.8.7
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CCSS.RI.9-10.7
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The video discusses Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, covering its summary, themes, and historical context. It highlights the play's allegorical warning against McCarthyism, exploring themes like hysteria, judgment, and integrity. The video connects these ideas to modern examples, emphasizing the relevance of studying the text. Additional resources, including study guides and essay topics, are provided for further learning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary setting of 'The Crucible'?

1950s McCarthyism in America

1692 Salem Witch Hunts

The French Revolution

Modern-day technology era

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'The Crucible' use to warn against the dangers of McCarthyism?

Metaphor

Simile

Allegory

Symbolism

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which theme in 'The Crucible' is demonstrated by the town's fear of witchcraft?

Economic Disparity

Mass Hysteria

Love and Forgiveness

The Power of Technology

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does modern technology relate to themes in 'The Crucible'?

It simplifies communication

It disproves the play's themes

It leads to modern-day witch hunts

It was predicted by the play

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major consequence of hysteria depicted in 'The Crucible'?

Incarcerations and executions

Political stability

Technological advancement

Economic prosperity

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does religion play in the society depicted in 'The Crucible'?

It promotes scientific inquiry

It is largely ignored

It exacerbates the crisis

It is a source of comfort

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'The Crucible' suggest is more important than public reputation?

Social connections

Political power

Personal honor

Wealth

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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