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The Crucible ACT II Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the significance of the doll (poppet) in Act II?

a)

It is a charm to ward off evil spirits

b)

It serves as evidence against Elizabeth Proctor

c)

It represents Mary Warren's innocence

d)

It symbolizes Abigail's desire for forgiveness

2.

Why does Reverend Hale visit the Proctor household in Act II?

a)

To investigate rumors of witchcraft directly

b)

To arrest Elizabeth Proctor

c)

To bless the household

d)

To question their religious faith and character

3.

What role does fear play in influencing the actions of the Salem court and community members in Act II?

a)

It leads to widespread paranoia and rash accusations

b)

It encourages cooperation and unity in Salem

c)

It causes the accused to flee Salem in fear

d)

It makes the court show mercy towards the accused

4.

Why does Elizabeth Proctor believe Abigail wants her dead?

a)

John fired Abigail from the Proctor household

b)

Abigail seeks revenge for being rejected by the village

c)

Abigail wants John Proctor for herself

d)

Abigail believes Elizabeth practices witchcraft

5.

What does John Proctor want Mary Warren to do after Elizabeth is accused?

a)

Run away from Salem

b)

Tell the court that she made the doll and placed the needle in it

c)

Accuse Abigail in return

d)

Destroy all evidence of witchcraft

6.

How has Mary Warren changed since Act I?

a)

She has become more fearful and withdrawn

b)

She has gained confidence and asserts her authority as a court official

c)

She has become a loyal supporter of the Proctors

d)

She has openly defied Abigail

7.

Why does John Proctor hesitate to expose Abigail as a fraud?

a)

He is afraid of legal consequences

b)

He fears Abigail’s power over the town

c)

He is ashamed of his past relationship with her and fears ruining his reputation

d)

He believes he will be accused of witchcraft

8.

What is John Proctor's reaction to Reverend Hale's questioning of their religious practices?

a)

He calmly explains their behavior

b)

He defends their actions but becomes angry at the intrusion

c)

He asks Reverend Hale to leave immediately

d)

He admits to being a poor Christian

9.

What commandment does John Proctor forget when questioned by Reverend Hale?

a)

Thou shalt not steal

b)

Honor thy father and mother

c)

Thou shalt not commit adultery

d)

Thou shalt not bear false witness

10.

What does Elizabeth urge John Proctor to do in response to the accusations and hysteria?

a)

Flee Salem and leave the town behind

b)

Publicly denounce the trials and confront Abigail

c)

Confess to witchcraft to save himself

d)

Seek the help of Reverend Parris

11.

Who is accused of “sending her spirit out” to harm others, leading to her arrest in Act II?

a)

Rebecca Nurse

b)

Martha Corey

c)

Elizabeth Proctor

d)

Tituba

12.

What does Mary Warren reveal about the court in Salem?

a)

Many are beginning to doubt the accusations

b)

There is a push to halt all trials immediately

c)

Those who confess to witchcraft are spared execution

d)

The judges have given up on finding witches

13.

What does John Proctor threaten Mary Warren with if she doesn’t tell the truth about Abigail?

a)

Expulsion from the Proctor household

b)

Physical punishment

c)

Revealing her lies to the court himself

d)

Writing a petition against her

14.

How does Elizabeth Proctor respond to her arrest?

a)

She pleads for her life

b)

She remains calm and accepts it with dignity

c)

She curses the court and its members

d)

She tries to escape

15.

What does John Proctor's determination to free Elizabeth in Act II reveal about his character?

a)

He is desperate to escape Salem with his family

b)

He deeply regrets his past actions and seeks redemption

c)

He wants to prove his innocence and gain power

d)

He is motivated by fear of Abigail’s influence