WorksheetsThe Crucible Act I
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 29mins
drama
words that paint a picture
a story with a double meaning
a piece of literature where the story is meant to be acted
a conversation between 2 (or more) characters
soliloquy
a character who is underdeveloped in the story
a solitary speech in which the character is speaking uninterruptedly and the other characters may or may not be listening
a character who is well-developed throughout the story
a solitary speech in which the actor is speaking to himself or herself
protagonist
a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an advesary
words that paint a picture
in parenthesis or italics to give extra information to the acotrs
the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text
An (a) is a story that is used to represent specific ideas or principles, similar to an extended metaphor.
the term used to describe the approach that was taken in the 1950s to protect America from the threat of Communist infiltration
allegory
analogy
allegorical
McCarthyism
crucible
humble submission and respect
lawless or immoral
an ordeal or severe trial~~testing circumstances that cause people to change
unable to move or act
inert
an ordeal or severe trial
an occurrence in which the ghost or spirit of a dead person supposedly appears
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
unable to move or act/sluggish in action or motion
deference
humble submission and respect
a biased, even blind supporter of a person, group, or cause, often not willing to listen to the other person's opinions.
a state of alarm, dread, or apprehension/involuntary trembling or quivering
make something appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic
conjure
sexually unrestrained/
lawless or immoral
humble submission and respect
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
make something appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic
dissemble
to conceal one's true motives or thoughts by giving a false or misleading appearance
testing circumstances that cause people to change/an ordeal or severe trial
to conceal one's true motives or thoughts by giving a false or misleading appearance
unable to move or act/sluggish in action or motion
trepidation
to conceal one's true motives or thoughts by giving a false or misleading appearance
a state of alarm, dread, or apprehension/
involuntary trembling or quivering
sexually unrestrained/
lawless or immoral
an occurrence in which the ghost or spirit of a dead person supposedly appears
partisan
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
humble submission and respect
a biased, even blind supporter of a person, group, or cause, often not willing to listen to other people's opinions
testing circumstances that cause people to change/an ordeal or severe trial
licentious
unable to move or act/sluggish in action or motion
sexually unrestrained/
lawless or immoral
humble submission and respect
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
prodigious
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
a state of alarm, dread, or apprehension/
involuntary trembling or quivering
humble submission and respect
unable to move or act/sluggish in action or motion
manifestation
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
to conceal one's true motives or thoughts by giving a false or misleading appearance
an occurrence in which the ghost or spirit of a dead person supposedly appears
unable to move or act/ sluggish in action or motion
the setting of The Crucible
Salem, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
New York, New York
Newark, New Jersey
the author of The Crucible
Joseph McCarthy
Samuel Parris
John Proctor
Arthur Miller
Central Character/Farmer/In his 30’s/appears to be a man of good character but is hiding a sin
Giles Corey
Reverend Parris
Mr. Putnam
John Proctor
Fired Abigail as a servant in her home because her husband John and Abigail had an affair
Tituba
Elizabeth Proctor
Rebecca Nurse
Ann Putnam
expert in demonic arts, believes he can use his learning to seek out witches in Salem, Massachusetts
Reverend Parris
John Proctor
Reverend Hale
Giles Corey
unpopular minister in Salem, discovers his niece, daughter, and other girls dancing in the woods
Reverend Hale
Reverend Parris
John Proctor
Giles Corey
niece of Parris, leads Salem in a frenzied witch hunt, has an affair with a married man
Tituba
Betty
Mercy
Abigail
claims he is unable to say prayers because his wife is reading strange books
Giles Corey
Mr. Putnam
John Proctor
Reverend Hale
old, well-respected, voice of reason, claims girls are being children, and the silly behavior will pass
Elizabeth Proctor
Ann Putnam
Rebecca Nurse
Ruth
John Proctor's servant, weak, easily influenced
Betty
Ruth
Mary Warren
Tituba
she lost 7 children, has a daughter who will not talk or eat but keeps her eyes open
Rebecca Nurse
Abigail
Elizabeth Proctor
Ann Putnam
young girl, tries to fly to her Mama, pretends to be affected by witchcraft, won't talk
Abigail
Betty
Tituba
Mercy
his daughter won't talk or eat but lies in bed with open eyes; he and his wife don't like the Nurses
John Proctor
Giles Corey
Mr. Putnam
Rev. Hale
Parris's slave from Barbados, confesses she compacted with the devil, accuses Goody Good and Good Osburn
Betty
Ruth
Abigail
Tituba
works for Putnam, danced naked in the woods
Abigail
Ruth
Betty
Mercy
she was with the girls dancing in the woods, after discovered, she lies in bed with eyes open, but won't talk or eat
Ruth
Betty
Abigail
Mercy
father to Betty and uncle to Abigail, which means Betty and Abigail are cousins
Rev. Hale
Rev. Parris
Giles Corey
John Proctor
Betty is ________.
alert and asking lots of questions about Ruth
baking and eating cookies with her mama and friends
lying motionless on the bed and will not stir
visiting Ruth and asking her questions
Ruth is in the same condition as Betty except Ruth ______
sings songs
has open eyes
is running a fever
is throwing up
Which of the following did Abigail, Mercy, Ruth, and Mary Warren NOT do in the woods?
drink blood
pray and read Bible verses
dance around the fire
undress
Which is true about Abigail and John Proctor?
They worked together and formed a close friendship.
She worked for his household and had an affair with him.
He adopted her and allowed her to live in his home.
He cast her out of his home for not cleaning well.
Giles Corey claims he forgot his prayers because _____.
his wife refused to wear clothes the Puritan way.
his wife begs at the doors and refuses to come home.
his wife reads books in secret and won't tell show her books to him.
his wife practices witchcraft and casts spells on Salem.
testing of circumstances that cause people to change, an ordeal or severe trial
inert
crucible
deference
conjure
unable to move or act, sluggish in action or motion
crucible
inert
deference
conjure
humble submission and respect
crucible
inert
deference
conjure
making something appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic
crucible
inert
deference
conjure
to conceal one's true motives or thoughts by giving a false or misleading appearance
dissemble
trepidation
partisan
licentious
a state of alarm, dread, or apprehension/involuntary trembling or quivering
dissemble
trepidation
partisan
licentious
a biased, blinding supporter of a person, group, or cause, often unwilling to listen to others
dissemble
trepidation
partisan
licentious
sexually unrestrained, lawless or immoral
dissemble
partisan
licentious
inert
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
prodigious
licentious
inert
manifestation
an occurrence in which the ghost or spirit of a dead person supposedly appears
conjure
inert
manifestation
prodigious
words that paint a picture
symbolism
imagery
aside
dialogue
a comment that conveys a different meaning that what it may seem to be
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
a situation in which the outcome is contrary to what was expected
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
a situation that is understood by the audience but not grasped by the characters in the play or story
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
a term used to describe periods of extreme anti-Communism in the United States
HUAC
McCarthy
Red Scare
The Cold War
describes characters and setting/provides historical background
drama
dialogue
stage directions
plot
moves the plot forward/reveals the characters' traits/conversation between characters
plot
stage directions
characters
dialogue
heroes and villains are types of
drama
dialogue
characters
plot
driven by conflict that builds throughout the story
plot
stage directions
dialogue
drama
