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The Crucible, Allusions, & Rhetoric

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is the author of The Crucible?
a)
Jonathan Edwards
b)
Anne Bradstreet
c)
Arthur Miller
d)
William Bradford
2.
When was The Crucible written?
a)
1600s
b)
1860s
c)
1950s
d)
2005
3.
The setting of The Crucible is 
a)
Salem, 1671
b)
Boston, 1692
c)
Salem, 1692
d)
Andover, 1684
4.

What are the fears of witches an allegory to?

a)

Fear of Fascism

b)

Fear of Tyranny

c)

Fear of Communism

d)

Fear of Capitalism

5.

What was the main religious identity of the characters in "The Crucible"?

a)

Catholic

b)

Protestant

c)

Puritan

d)

They were not religious at all

6.
The protagonist of The Crucible is...
a)
Arthur Miller
b)
Abigail Williams
c)
Elizabeth Proctor
d)
John Proctor
7.
The antagonist of The Crucible is...
a)
Arthur Miller
b)
Abigail Williams
c)
Elizabeth Proctor
d)
John Proctor
8.
What happened between John Proctor and Abigail Williams prior to the opening of the play?
a)
they got divorced
b)
they had an affair
c)
they ran away together
d)
they wrote letters to each other
9.
Thomas and Ann Putnam only have one living child. What is her name?
a)
Abigail
b)
Ruth
c)
Betty
d)
Elizabeth
10.
Who does Reverend Parris send for to investigate the possibility of witches in Salem?
a)
John Proctor
b)
Francis Nurse
c)
Rebecca Nurse
d)
Reverend Hale
11.
What is the setting of Act 2?
a)
The courtroom
b)
Reverend Parris' house
c)
John & Elizabeth Proctor's house
d)
The jail
12.
In Act 2, what gift does Mary Warren give to Elizabeth Proctor?
a)
a cookie
b)
a yellow bird
c)
a poppet
d)
a letter
13.
In Act 3, Giles, Francis, and John try all of these things to free their wives from jail EXCEPT:
a)
present a letter signed by 91 people
b)
bring Mary Warren to testify
c)
recite the Lord's Prayer
d)
provide evidence that Putnam was accusing people for their land
14.
Why does John Proctor say this:
"I like it not that he should lay his hand upon my baby. I see no light of God in that man. I'll not conceal it."
a)
He does not like Rev. Hale and thinks witchcraft is not real.
b)
He does not trust Rev. Parris to baptize his child.
c)
He thinks Thomas Putnam is trying to curse his child.
d)
He thinks Giles Corey is trying to sue him for slander.
15.
How does Rev. Hale change in Act 3?
a)
He starts to believe Proctor and  doubt Abigail.
b)
He starts to doubt Proctor and believe the girls.
c)
He starts to doubt Mary Warren and believe Elizabeth.
d)
He starts to feel sick and wants to go to bed.
16.
What commandment does John Proctor forget?
a)
Keep the Sabbath holy.
b)
Thou shall not commit adultery.
c)
Love the Lord your God.
d)
Honor thy Father and Mother.
17.

In Act IV, what has happened to Abigail?

a)

She has been arrested

b)

She has been executed

c)

She has been murdered

d)

She has run away

18.

Why does Proctor think that he should go ahead and confess?

a)

If he hangs without confessing, he's pretending to be as good of a Christian as Rebecca Nurse and the others are.

b)

He wants to live and rebuild a life with Elizabeth.

c)

He thinks that lying is a small sin, compared with his other sins.

d)

All of the above.

19.
Why did Giles Corey refuse to either confirm or deny the charges against him?
a)
So that he would be set free.
b)
So that his land would go to his children.
c)
To save Martha's life.
d)
Because he was guilty.
20.
What were Giles Corey's final words, as he was tortured to death in an effort to force him to name his witness?
a)
"Forgive me."
b)
"More weight."
c)
"More life."
d)
"She lies."
21.
What character appears to express sincere guilt over his involvement in sentencing innocent people to death? 
a)
Judge Danforth 
b)
Reverend Hale 
c)
Reverend Parris 
d)
Abigail Williams 
22.
Who is sentenced to die the same day as John?
a)
Rebecca Nurse
b)
Abigail Williams
c)
Elizabeth Proctor
d)
Bridget Bishop
23.

Who destroys Proctor's signed confession?

a)

John Proctor

b)

Elizabeth Proctor

c)

Reverend Hale

d)

Reverend Parris

24.
What might the community do if Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor are killed?
a)
The people may not pay their taxes.
b)
The people may try to kill more witches.
c)
The people may leave Salem.
d)
The people may riot and overthrow the court.
25.

What is ironic about calling the confessions of witchcraft "coming to God"?

a)

The confessions are made publicly, not in prayer.

b)

The confessions are lies and therefore sins against God.

c)

The confessions confirm that sins against God have been committed.

d)

The confessions save them from death, thereby postponing their "coming to God."

26.
Language that is designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience
a)
pathos
b)
rhetoric
c)
syntax
d)
dialogue
27.
This appeal persuades by using reasoning.
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric
28.

If a product is endorsed by some trusted source, especially an established brand or famous person, which rhetorical strategy is most appealing to the audience?

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

29.
Which of the following would be a technique that implements logos?
a)
Using pictures of a hurt child
b)
Including research 
c)
Having someone credible who agrees with you
d)
Making people laugh
30.
Using emotion to persuade your audience. The Greek word for "suffering" or "experience"...
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric
31.
One way to incorporate pathos into your own speech is to....
a)
Use loaded words and description in your argument
b)
Include research and credible websites
c)
Interview people to use as proof
d)
Punch them in the stomach. That'll make 'em feel something for sure.
32.

An advertisement in a magazine points out that 88% of all Americans use this particular product and of those, 99.9% say they are satisfied. Which rhetorical strategy is most appealing in this example?

a)

ethos

b)

logos

c)

pathos

33.
A prescription drug commercial featuring a doctor uses this appeal...
a)
Ethos
b)
Pathos
c)
Logos
d)
Rhetoric 
34.
A commercial featuring statistics and facts is using this appeal...
a)
Ethos
b)
Logos
c)
Pathos
d)
Rhetoric 
35.
Type of appeal:
"By donating fifty cents a day...your child can have clean drinking water..."
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
d)
sad...
36.
Type of appeal: Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using a cell phone while driving.
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logos
d)
everyday
37.
Type of appeal: Listerine is recommended by most dental professionals
a)
ethos
b)
pathos
c)
logs
d)
trustworthy
38.
"If you do all of your homework, you will get a good grade."
a)
pathos
b)
ethos
c)
logos
39.
"The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
40.
"My three decades of experience in public service, my tireless commitment to the people of this community, and my willingness to reach across the aisle and cooperate with the opposition, make me the ideal candidate for your mayor."
a)
ethos
b)
logos
c)
pathos
41.
"They’ve worked against everything we’ve worked so hard to build, and they don’t care who gets hurt in the process. Make no mistake, they’re the enemy, and they won’t stop until we’re all destroyed."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
42.
"He is a forensics and ballistics expert for the federal government – if anyone’s qualified to determine the murder weapon, it’s him."
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos
43.
"Don’t be the last person on the block to have their lawn treated – you don’t want to be the laughing stock of your community!"
a)
logos
b)
ethos
c)
pathos

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