WorksheetsThe Crucible Test-B
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A sensible man who recognizes hypocrisy
a)
Tituba
b)
John Proctor
c)
Giles Corey
d)
Ann Putnam
2.
Lost 7 babies at birth
a)
Tituba
b)
John Proctor
c)
Giles Corey
d)
Ann Putnam
3.
A minister who comes from Beverly to Salem to investigate the witchcraft
a)
Tituba
b)
Hale
c)
Giles Corey
d)
Ann Putnam
4.
A slave who "conjures" spirits
a)
Tituba
b)
Hale
c)
Giles Corey
d)
Ann Putnam
5.
The person who is always blamed when something goes wrong
a)
Tituba
b)
Hale
c)
Giles Corey
d)
Ann Putnam
6.
Harvard educated Salem minister whose niece Abigail accuses people of witchcraft
a)
Parris
b)
Abigail
c)
Mary
d)
Betty
7.
Cannot eat or talk at the beginning of the play
a)
Parris
b)
Abigail
c)
Mary
d)
Betty
8.
Had an affair with John Proctor and could be called the antagonist of the play
a)
Parris
b)
Abigail
c)
Mary
d)
Betty
9.
The Proctor's servant who gives Elizabeth a poppet
a)
Parris
b)
Abigail
c)
Mary Warren
d)
Betty
10.
The author of the play
a)
F Scott Fitzgerald
b)
Arthur Miller
c)
John Steinbeck
d)
Peyton Manning
11.
Cheever becomes convinced that Elizabeth Proctor is a witch when he discovers that
a)
Proctor does not know all the commandments
b)
Proctor condemns the court in Salem
c)
Elizabeth denies the existence of witches
d)
Elizabeth has a poppet with a needle in its belly
12.
When his daughter goes into an apparent trance, Parris refuses to leap to the conclusion that witchcraft is to blame because:
a)
witches do not exist
b)
he fears his congregation will drive him out of Salem for having corruption in his house
c)
his daughter is too sweet a child to have ever participated in conjuring spirits
d)
he can trust his daugter when she is with Abigail
13.
Proctor has not had his youngest son baptized because he
a)
no longer believes in the teachings of the church
b)
sees no light of God in Parris
c)
is afraid to go to Salem because of the witchcraft hysteria
d)
will not help pay for golden candlesticks
14.
Miller, in The Crucible, was drawing a parallel between the witch trials in Salem and the _____ in the early 1950's.
a)
McCarthy trials
b)
Korean War
c)
fear of nuclear holocaust
d)
economic prosperity
15.
Giles Corey accuses Thomas Putnam of
a)
using the trials to steal land
b)
attempting to overthrow the court
c)
condemning his wife for reading books
d)
inciting rebellion in the community
16.
When Proctor confesses to committing adultery with Abigail, Danforth
a)
immediately rejects the confession because it discredits Abigail
b)
call in Elizabeth Proctor to verify John's confession
c)
arrests Proctor and wants to destroy his reputation
d)
refuses to listen because even he is afraid of Abigail
17.
Getting Proctor to confess to witchcraft is important to Danforth because
a)
he wants Proctor to live
b)
He is sincerely concerned with the welfare of Proctor's soul
c)
he hates Proctor and wants to destroy his reputation
d)
he needs a prominent citizen to confess to justify the previous hangings
18.
Proctor refuses to give Danforth his signed confession because
a)
he is too proud to lie
b)
his life no longer has any meaning
c)
he will not give up his good name
d)
Elizabeth has convinced him that death is preferable
19.
During what century did the Salem witch trials take place?
a)
17th
b)
19th
c)
18th
d)
20th
20.
Mary Warren does not testify against Abigail and the other girls.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Deputy Governor Danforth accepts John Proctor's deposition because he is eager to prove that the girls acted fraudulently.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
When the girls turn on her, Mary Warren accuses Proctor of being the devil's man.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Rev Hale denounces the proceedings and quits the court.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Rev Parris begs Danforth to postpone the executions of John Proctor and Rebecca Nurse because he is afraid for his own life.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
None of the people of Salem who were accused of witchcraft confessed.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
Elizabeth Proctor confirms her husband's infidelity to the court.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
Rev. Hale returns to Salem hoping to convince John Proctor and Rebecca Nurse that they should confess to witchcraft.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
Elizabeth Proctor's pregnancy saves her from hanging.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
Why is Rev. Hale a dynamic character?
a)
he changed his thinking through the course of the play
b)
he begins to see goodness in himself
c)
he takes some blame for the affair
30.
Why is John Proctor a dynamic character?
a)
he changed his thinking through the course of the play
b)
he begins to see goodness in himself
c)
he takes some blame for the affair
31.
Why is Elizabeth Proctor a dynamic character?
a)
he changed his thinking through the course of the play
b)
he begins to see goodness in himself
c)
she takes some blame for the affair
32.
Which of the following is NOT a theme in the play?
a)
commitment and loyalty
b)
moral integrity
c)
coming of age
d)
responsibility to others versus responsibility to self
33.
Which commandment does John Proctor ironically forget when Reverend Hale quizzes him?
a)
(A) Thou shalt not kill
b)
(B) Thou shalt not commit adultery
c)
(C) Honor thy mother and father
d)
(D) Thou shalt not covet.
34.
What conclusions about current life in Salem can be drawn from the fact that orphans beg for food and cows roam the streets?
a)
The community is in a state of chaos.
b)
Salem is no longer a farming community.
c)
The trials have turned people toward witchcraft.
d)
The witches in prison are casting spells on the village.
35.
Through her test of character, what realization did Elizabeth have about herself?
a)
Her husband is truly a good man.
b)
She is guilty of doing the Devil's work.
c)
She was right to suspect her husband's loyalty.
d)
Her insecurity and coldness were partly to blame for her husband's infidelity.
36.
In the final scene, Elizabeth will not plead with her husband because...
a)
she fears that they will hang her, too.
b)
her bossing him around is what led to his affair in the first place
c)
even in the face of death, she cannot forgive him.
d)
she does not want to take away her husband's chance for salvation.
37.
What is the setting of Act III?
a)
Parris's house
b)
Proctor's home
c)
The court
d)
The jail
38.
How does Mary react under the pressure of the girls?
a)
She breaks down and calls Proctor the devil.
b)
She gets upset and leaves the room.
c)
She stands strong against them.
d)
She laughs at them.
39.
When Francis refers to his wife, Rebecca as the "brick and mortar of the church," what does he mean?
a)
Rebecca Nurse is built like a brick.
b)
Rebecca could tear the bricks from the church.
c)
The church is held together by good people like Rebecca.
d)
Rebecca only cares about external appearances.
40.
What conclusion can you draw about John Proctor?
a)
He fears and respects Rev. Parris.
b)
He speaks his mind, even if it is against people of authority.
c)
He believes witchcraft made the girls ill.
d)
He will do anything to destroy Thomas Putnam.
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