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The Crucible: Acts I & II

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why does Elizabeth believe John isn't willing to go into town and tell the court what he knows?

a)

He owes money to the court, and it would cause tension.

b)

It is a very long trip, and he needs to work on the farm.

c)

They have children, and he is concerned that he will wake them.

d)

John and Abigail had an affair, and his confession would condemn Abigail.

2.

In Act II, John tells Elizabeth, "I'll not have your suspicion anymore." What does this line reveal about Elizabeth?

a)

Elizabeth hasn't forgiven John for his affair.

b)

Elizabeth wants John to go to church more often.

c)

Elizabeth hasn't forgiven John for his suspicions.

d)

Elizabeth never gives John gifts.

3.

Who comes to the Proctor's home to judge their Christian character?

a)

Sarah Osborne

b)

Judge Hawthorne

c)

Reverend Parris

d)

Reverend Hale

4.

What was Arthur Miller's main purpose for writing The Crucible?

a)

To explain how important it is to treat children with respect

b)

To give an accurate account of the Salem Witch Trials

c)

To explain the parallels between the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism

d)

To show readers how dangerous dancing can be

5.

True or False.

John Proctor tells Reverend Hale that he doesn't regularly attend church because he owes the church money.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

What was the role of the children in Salem before the Witch Trials began?

a)

To read books

b)

To dance

c)

To be sure adults told the truth

d)

To be seen and not heard

7.

What does John do to show that he has no respect for the current judicial system?

a)

He allows Mary Warren to go to court.

b)

He rips up the warrant from Elizabeth's arrest.

c)

He admits that he should go to church more often.

d)

He decides to have his third child baptized.

8.

Why does Reverend Hale go to the Proctors' home?

a)

To arrest Elizabeth

b)

To accuse John of witchcraft

c)

To judge the Christian character of the Proctors

d)

To review search for signs of witchcraft in the Proctor home

9.

Why doesn't John like to attend church?

a)

He believes Parris is more concerned with money than preaching.

b)

He doesn't believe in the Bible.

c)

He is a witch.

d)

He doesn't want to be accused of witchcraft.

10.

What did Reverend Hale do to become an expert on witchcraft?

a)

He was the victim of witchcraft.

b)

He is a reformed witch.

c)

He discovered a witch in his parrish.

d)

He has lived in Salem for many years.

11.

How was Tituba significant to the plot of the play?

a)

Her daughter was one of the first to fall ill.

b)

She was the only person discovered dancing in the woods.

c)

She was a good friend of Abigail's.

d)

She was a slave and an easy target for accusations.

12.

How would John Proctor most likely describe his relationship with Abigail?

a)

An ongoing relationship

b)

A cherished memory

c)

A regrettable mistake

d)

A fortunate meeting

13.

Betty Parris was ill at the beginning of Act I. Who was the second child of Salem to become ill?

a)

Tituba

b)

Abigail Williams

c)

Ruth Putnam

d)

Mary Warren

14.

How is John Proctor best described?

a)

Old minister

b)

Christian farmer

c)

Respected lawyer

d)

Homeless man

15.

True or False.

Mary Warren is accused of witchcraft at the end of Act II.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Showing eagerness for, dedication to, or interest in something.

a)

Paradox

b)

Poppet

c)

Avid

d)

Innate

17.

To improve or make better

a)

Wily

b)

Ameliorate

c)

Licentious

d)

Paradox

18.

A derogatory term referring to a woman's old age or appearance.

a)

Crone

b)

Pallor

c)

Poppet

d)

Licentious

19.

Disrespectful for God or other sacred things.

a)

Contention

b)

Manifestation

c)

Blasphemy

d)

Abomination

20.

Who gives Elizabeth Proctor the poppet in Act II?

a)

Ruth Putnam

b)

Abigail

c)

Mary Warren

d)

Mercy Lewis