WorksheetsThe Crucible
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 26mins
Miller's purpose for writing the Crucible
show readers the dangers of dancing in the woods
explain parallels between Salem Witch trials and McCarthyism
to give an accurate account of Salem witch trials
How did Puritans view religion?
Religion was an afterthought
Religion was up to each individual
Religion was a part of everyday life
What was the role of children?
to be seen and not heard
to be sure adults told the truth
to read books
Which best describes Rev. Parris?
a farmer concerned about his crops
a lawyer concerned about his client
a minister concerned about his reputation
How does Tituba help advance the plot
She was the only one dancing in the woods
She was a slave and an easy target to accuse
She was a good friend of Abigail
Who else besides Betty Parris falls ill
Abigail Williams
Mary Warren
Ruth Putnam
What did Rev. Parris see in the woods
girls reading near a campfire
girls dancing and a dress on the ground
girls and boys fighting over a book
Which best describes John Proctor?
Christian farmer
homeless man
old minister
What was Abigails role among the girls in Salem?
ring leader
moral example
quiet follower
How does John Proctor view his relationship with Abigail?
a mistake
a cherished memory
an ongoing relationship
Who is portrayed as a grandmother figure?
Rebecca Nurse
Mary Warren
Sarah Good
Which best describes Giles Corey?
a humorous old man
a sneaky merchant
a stubborn judge
What concerns Giles Corey about his wife?
She is ill
She is getting old
She is reading strange books
What do Proctor and Putnam argue about in Act One?
What to do about the girls
who owns a certain plot of land
why Elizabeth hasn't come with Proctor
Why is Rev Hale considered a good source on witchcraft?
He discovered a witch in his parish
He has lived in Salem for many years
He was a victim of Witchcraft.
Who is the first person accused of witchcraft?
(a)
Which of John's actions contradicts the idea he is trying to be a good husband?
He plows on Sundays
He compliments Elizabeth's cooking
He is reluctant to go to town and tell the court what Abigail told him.
In Act Two, John tells Elizabeth, "I'll not have your suspicion any more."
What does this line reveal about Elizabeth?
Elizabeth never gives John gifts?
Elizabeth has forgiven John
Elizabeth has not forgiven John
What is Abigail's motivation for accusing Elizabeth of witchcraft?
Abigail had an affair with John and still loves him
Abigail wants her job back
Abigail was tormented by Elizabeth's spirit.
What does Mary Warren do that helps Abigail accuse Elizabeth as a witch?
She gives Elizabeth a poppet
She accuses Elizabeth first
She tells the court everything Elizabeth says
What is Rev. Hales's intent when he visits the Proctor home?
to find a poppet
to judge the Christian character of the Proctor's
to find Mary Warren
Why doesn't John Proctor attend church?
He believes Parris is more concerned with money than preaching
He is afraid people will not respect him
He doesn't want to be accused of witchcraft.
What does Rev Hale do that shows he believes the Proctors are good Christians?
He attempts to hide the poppet
He teaches John the Commandments
He tells the Proctors to have their third child baptized and to go to church each Sunday
Which of the Proctor's actions shows he has lost respect for the court proceedings?
He decides to have his third child baptized
He allows Mary Warren to go to court
He rips up the warrant for Elizabeth's arrest
What is discovered in the Proctor home?
a Bible
a Poppet
a warrant
How does Giles enter the courtroom in Act III?
Quietly
pushes over furniture
He interrupts the court
Who does John Proctor bring to court to testify that the girls are lying?
Elizabeth
Mary Warren
Tituba
Which line supports the idea that John Proctor is trying to be a good husband?
"I'll whip the devil out of you"
"If the crop is good I'll buy you George Jacob's heifer..."
"I were planting far out to the forest edge"
What does Rev Parris believe is John Proctor's intention in bringing a deposition to the court?
Rev Parris believes it is John's intent to overthrow the court
Rev Parris believes John is deeply in love with Elizabeth.
Rev Parris believes John is trying to take over as a reverend
Why does Proctor say that the people who have signed a deposition are landholding farmers, members of the church?
No one else was willing to sign
He wants to cover up the fact that he does not go to church
He knows this will help with his credibility.
How does John give Elizabeth credibility?
John says Elizabeth never lies
John says Elizabeth knows all the Commandments
John says Elizabeth begged him to go to church.
How does Giles Corey attempt to establish credibility with his deposition?
He tells the court how many times he has been to court without a lawyer.
Accuses five other women of witchcraft
Points out all of Proctor's flaws.
Which event ruins Giles Corey's defense?
Abigail accuses him of witchcraft
He refuses to give up the name of the person who gave him the information
Martha Corey confesses to witchcraft
What is Abigail Williams' response to the accusation that she and the girls are lying?
She refuses to admit that she was lying.
She begs for forgiveness
She reveals she had an affair with Proctor.
How does Mary Warren act in the courtroom when she is called to testify?
She is nervous
She gives Abigail a hug
She accuses more women of witchcraft.
What happens to Mary Warren when she is instructed to faint?
She faints
All the girls faint
She can not faint
What information does Proctor use to discredit Abigail?
He tells the court he had an affair with her
He tells the court that Abigail made the poppet
He tells the court that Abigail doesn't read the Bible
What is Elizabeth's purpose in entering the courtroom?
to prove that she knew about John and Abigail's affair.
to prove she is pregnant
to prove she knew the Commandments.
What does Abigail claim to see in the rafters?
(a)
What do Abigail Williams and the girls do to discredit Mary Warren?
Attack her
Claim she was the one dancing in the woods
repeat everything she says
Who does Mary Warren claim made her sign the Devil's book?
Proctor
Abigail
Rev. Hale
Act the end of Act III, what best summarizes Rev. Hale's feelings toward the court?
Rev Hale believes the court is corrupt and walks out.
Rev Hale believes more people should be accused.
Rev. Hale believes the court is doing the right thing.
At the beginning of Act IV, who is waiting for the devil?
Rev Hale
Sarah Good and Tituba
John and Elizabeth Proctor
Why is Danforth reluctant to pardon anyone?
People who are going to be hanged are not well respected.
He wants the land of the people who will be hanged.
There have already been many hangings.
What has happened to Abigail Williams?
She has been accused of witchcraft.
She claims she is pregnant.
She has run off with money she stole from Rev. Parris
What does Rev Parris tell Judge Hathorne in Act IV?
He found a dagger in his door
Mary Warren has died
That he is a hero in Salem
Who is sent to persuade John Proctor to confess?
Elizabeth Proctor
Abigail Williams
Mary Warren
How does Giles Corey die?
He is hanged
He is burned
He is pressed
What must John Proctor do after confessing?
sit in the rain
sign his name
attend church
Which description best summarizes John Proctor's actions in Act IV?
John claims he saw Rebecca Nurse with the devil
John accuses his wife of lying to the court.
John refuses to sign his name and hangs instead.
