NEW
Font size
WorksheetsThe Crucible: Acts I & II
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why does Elizabeth believe John isn't willing to go into town and tell the court what he knows?
He owes money to the court, and it would cause tension.
It is a very long trip, and he needs to work on the farm.
They have children, and he is concerned that he will wake them.
John and Abigail had an affair, and his confession would condemn Abigail.
In Act II, John tells Elizabeth, "I'll not have your suspicion anymore." What does this line reveal about Elizabeth?
Elizabeth hasn't forgiven John for his affair.
Elizabeth wants John to go to church more often.
Elizabeth hasn't forgiven John for his suspicions.
Elizabeth never gives John gifts.
Who comes to the Proctor's home to judge their Christian character?
Sarah Osborne
Judge Hawthorne
Reverend Parris
Reverend Hale
What was Arthur Miller's main purpose for writing The Crucible?
To explain how important it is to treat children with respect
To give an accurate account of the Salem Witch Trials
To explain the parallels between the Salem Witch Trials and McCarthyism
To show readers how dangerous dancing can be
True or False.
John Proctor tells Reverend Hale that he doesn't regularly attend church because he owes the church money.
True
False
What was the role of the children in Salem before the Witch Trials began?
To read books
To dance
To be sure adults told the truth
To be seen and not heard
What does John do to show that he has no respect for the current judicial system?
He allows Mary Warren to go to court.
He rips up the warrant from Elizabeth's arrest.
He admits that he should go to church more often.
He decides to have his third child baptized.
Why does Reverend Hale go to the Proctors' home?
To arrest Elizabeth
To accuse John of witchcraft
To judge the Christian character of the Proctors
To review search for signs of witchcraft in the Proctor home
Why doesn't John like to attend church?
He believes Parris is more concerned with money than preaching.
He doesn't believe in the Bible.
He is a witch.
He doesn't want to be accused of witchcraft.
What did Reverend Hale do to become an expert on witchcraft?
He was the victim of witchcraft.
He is a reformed witch.
He discovered a witch in his parrish.
He has lived in Salem for many years.
How was Tituba significant to the plot of the play?
Her daughter was one of the first to fall ill.
She was the only person discovered dancing in the woods.
She was a good friend of Abigail's.
She was a slave and an easy target for accusations.
How would John Proctor most likely describe his relationship with Abigail?
An ongoing relationship
A cherished memory
A regrettable mistake
A fortunate meeting
Betty Parris was ill at the beginning of Act I. Who was the second child of Salem to become ill?
Tituba
Abigail Williams
Ruth Putnam
Mary Warren
How is John Proctor best described?
Old minister
Christian farmer
Respected lawyer
Homeless man
True or False.
Mary Warren is accused of witchcraft at the end of Act II.
True
False
Showing eagerness for, dedication to, or interest in something.
Paradox
Poppet
Avid
Innate
To improve or make better
Wily
Ameliorate
Licentious
Paradox
A derogatory term referring to a woman's old age or appearance.
Crone
Pallor
Poppet
Licentious
Disrespectful for God or other sacred things.
Contention
Manifestation
Blasphemy
Abomination
Who gives Elizabeth Proctor the poppet in Act II?
Ruth Putnam
Abigail
Mary Warren
Mercy Lewis
