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WorksheetsThe Crucible Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 21mins
What historical event is The Crucible connected to?
Communism
The Red Scare
Blacklisting
The Salem Witch Trials
Who wrote The Crucible?
Arthur McCarthy
Arthur Miller
Joseph Miller
Joseph McCarthy
Match each type of irony to the correct definition
Verbal Irony
When a character says one thing but really means the opposite
Dramatic Irony
When the reader or audience understands more about the events of a story than a character
Situational Irony
When what actually happens is the opposite of what is expected or appropriate
After finding a poppet with a needle in its stomach, Elizabeth Proctor is arrested
John Proctor decides to convince Mary Warren to tell the truth: the girls are lying about witchcraft
Judge Danforth tells John Proctor that Elizabeth is pregnant so she will not hang
Mary Warren confesses that she and the girls have been making everything up
John Proctor confesses to his affair with Abigail in order to discredit her
Mary Warren Accuses John Proctor of Witchcraft
Reverend Hale quits the courts
Abigail tries to convince John to run away with her
John Proctor decides to confess so he can stay alive for Elizabeth and his family
John Proctor tears up his confession
Why does John Proctor decide to tear up his confession?
Flat
A one-dimensional character; lacks depth and someone we don't know much about
Static
A character that does not experience significant growth or change
Dynamic
A character that does experience significant growth or change
Round
A multi-dimensional character; this character has depth and many sides to their personality
(a) refer to a character's personality; (b) refer to a character's growth.
When Elizabeth says that John Proctor has not had an affair, this an example of (a) . When John Proctor lists the 10 commandments and can't remember the commandment "thou shall not commit adultery," this is an example of (b) .
Had an affair with Abigail; is hung after being accused by Mary Warren
John Proctor
Uncle to Abigail and father to Betty; cares more about his reputation than anything
Reverend Parris
Specialist in Witchcraft; quits the court
Reverend Hale
Wife to John; lies in court because she thinks it will help John
Elizabeth Proctor
servant to the proctors; gives poppet to Elizabeth; has a temporary change of heart
Mary Warren
What year did the Salem Witch Trials take place?
1950
1492
1692
1724
Match the following characters to the character type that fits them best.
Flat and Static
Reverend Parris
Round and Static
Abigail Williams
Round and Dynamic
John Proctor
