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WorksheetsThe Crucible - Act I
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The Crucible, like A Raisin in the Sun, is considered what type of drama?
Modern Radio Play
Modern Surrealistic Drama
Modern Realistic Drama
Modern Realistic Comedy
Who wrote The Crucible?
Samuel Beckett
Tennessee Williams
Arthur Miller
Henrik Ibsen
During what event does the action of The Crucible take place?
The Salem Witch Trials
The Presidential Election of 1948
The Civil War
The Cold War
This play is symbolic of what historic time?
The Salem Witch Trials
The Presidential Election of 1948
The Civil War
The Cold War & McCarthyism
What is the highest recorded temperature on record for the state of Indiana. It occurred on July 14th, 1936.
114
116
119
124
The author of The Crucible married which prolific actress?
Jayne Mansfield
Grace Kelly
Kim Novak
Marilyn Monroe
I can identify the different pieces of plot structure. (Stasis A, Stasis B, Exposition, Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Denouement)
Yes, absolutely. I feel confident in these concepts.
Probably, but I should probably review to make sure.
Honestly, I don't feel great about plot.
No, but I plan to study the Plot Slides on Canvas to solidify my knowledge.
What event is considered the inciting incident in Act I of The Crucible? What event sets the play in motion?
Reverend Hale questions Tituba and the girls about their activities in the woods.
Betty has fallen mysteriously ill after she and some other girls were found engaging in apparent rituals in the woods.
Abigail is dismissed from the Proctor household, and Mary Warren takes her place there.
John Proctor appears at the Parris home and rebuffs Abigail's efforts to resume their affair.
Based on the dialogue between Reverend Parris and Abigail near the start of Act I of The Crucible, what can you conclude about Parris's concern for Betty?
His concern stems primarily from fears about the fate of Betty's soul.
His concern stems primarily from fears about his own reputation.
His concern stems primarily from his terror of the Devil.
His concern stems primarily from his overprotective attitude toward his daughter.
What U.S. state has the longest coastline?
Florida
California
Alaska
Hawaii
From the details in Act I of The Crucible, what can be inferred about the attitude of Puritans toward their slaves?
They saw their slaves as only a step removed from paganism.
They feared their slaves would rebel to try to win freedom.
They treated their slaves as valued members of the household.
They saw their slaves as equals in God's sight.
In Act I of The Crucible, what justification does Mrs. Putnam give for sending Ruth to Tituba?
Mrs. Putnam thought it might help Ruth, who seemed to be ailing.
Tituba promised to revive Mrs. Putnam's dead children.
Mrs. Putnam didn't think a little foolish "conjuring" would do any harm.
Mrs. Putnam feels she deserves to know why she has had to endure the deaths of seven children.
Which phrase best describes Abigail Williams's character in Act I of The Crucible?
affectionate and vulnerable
naive and timid
impulsive and thoughtless
proud and manipulative
Which word best describes John Proctor's words and actions in Act I of The Crucible?
shrewd
devout
compassionate
independent
Based on a poll conducted by USA Today, what is the most popular Halloween candy?
Snickers
M&M's
Twix
Reese Cups
Consider Tituba's state of mind when she begins naming names in Act I of The Crucible. What can you infer about her motivation?
She is confused and is talking about a dream she once had.
She actually saw Goody Good and Goody Osborn in the forest and wants to tell the truth.
She does not like the women she named, and she hopes they will be punished.
She is afraid of Reverend Hale and thinks naming names will save her from punishment.
In The Crucible, Act I, Abigail is described as having "an endless capacity for dissembling," which means that __________.
she frequently conceals her true motives from those around her.
she is very quick to get at the heart of a matter.
she is a destructive person.
she is able to keep track of the different stories she tells to different people.
If someone had just filed a lawsuit for slander, you could reasonably assume that he or she had been subjected to ___________.
dissembling
propitiation
calumny
inculcation
I will be asked to write about Abigail Williams and her complicated relationship with John and Elizabeth Proctor.
True
False
I am ready for the "The Crucible - Act I Exam" on Tuesday.
Yes.
Maybe.
No.
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