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Worksheets[SU - Eng 11 STD 2] The Crucible Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 35mins
What does John Proctor’s refusal to sign a false confession most clearly reveal about his character?
He values his reputation above all else
He believes the court is always just
He wants to protect Abigail
He is afraid of death
Which of the following best represents a theme of the play?
True love can overcome any obstacle
Ignorance is bliss
Hysteria can lead to injustice
Power corrupts absolutely
What literary device is used in the line: “We are what we always were in Salem, but now the little crazy children are jangling the keys of the kingdom”?
Simile
Irony
Metaphor
Alliteration
Which mood is created by Miller’s stage directions in Act III during the courtroom scenes?
Cheerful and optimistic
Chaotic and intense
Relaxed and hopeful
Dreamy and detached
What does Abigail Williams’ manipulation of the girls and court reveal indirectly about her character?
She is loyal and brave
She is innocent and misunderstood
She is controlling and self-serving
She is quiet and observant
Why does Reverend Parris begin to weep at the end of the play?
He is sorry for his own role in the trials
He feels guilty for not saving Proctor
He realizes his niece has robbed him and fled
He is overwhelmed by Proctor’s courage
Which of the following best describes the allegorical meaning of the play?
A critique of religious freedom in America
A warning about blind faith in leadership
A direct parallel to McCarthyism and the Red Scare
A story of romance and redemption
In Act II, when Elizabeth says, “The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you,” what is she suggesting?
John Proctor has internalized his guilt
The court is always fair
Abigail has bewitched him
He should turn himself in
What is the effect of Miller’s use of biblical allusions throughout the play?
To confuse the reader
To emphasize the Puritan society’s religious values
To make the characters sound intelligent
To distract from the events of the plot
Which quote best represents the hypocrisy in Salem society?
Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life!
We burn a hot fire here; it melts down all concealment.
She is blackening my name in the village!
There is either obedience or the church will burn like Hell is burning!
In a short response: Analyze one example of indirect characterization used to reveal Reverend Hale’s transformation throughout the play.
How does Miller use tone in Act IV to emphasize the emotional impact of John Proctor’s final decision?
Explain how fear influences the actions of two different characters in the play.
Choose one symbol or recurring motif from the play and explain how it helps develop a central theme.
How does Author Miller’s word choice in the courtroom scenes of the play The Crucible affect the pacing and intensity of the play?
In the play The Crucible, in what ways does Abigail serve as both a literal and symbolic antagonist in the play?
In the play The Crucible, what is the significance of Elizabeth Proctor's statement: “He have his goodness now. God forbid I take it from him”?
In the play The Crucible, how does Giles Corey’s character contribute to the theme of personal integrity in the play?
What is one thing you liked about this play?
How does the play The Crucible connect to the idea of group think and conformity?
