WorksheetsThe Crucible — Comprehension Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why is Reverend Parris so concerned at the beginning of the play?
His daughter, Betty, is sick and unresponsive.
His congregation is leaving his church.
He believes his wife is a witch.
He has lost his position as minister.
What were the girls doing in the forest before the play begins?
Praying for good harvests
Dancing and pretending to conjure spirits
Gathering herbs for Tituba
Playing games with dolls
Who is Abigail Williams?
Reverend Parris’ niece
John Proctor’s servant
Reverend Hale’s wife
A judge in Salem
Why does Abigail accuse Tituba of witchcraft?
To protect herself from punishment
Because Tituba really confessed
Because Tituba cursed her
Because she dislikes foreign servants
What is Reverend Hale’s initial role in Salem?
To judge the accused witches
To conduct marriages
To investigate and confirm witchcraft
To replace Parris as minister
Why does Elizabeth Proctor distrust Abigail?
Abigail spread lies about her.
Abigail had an affair with Elizabeth’s husband, John.
Abigail accused her of witchcraft.
Abigail stole money from her.
Why does John Proctor hesitate to expose Abigail’s lies?
He fears for his reputation because of their affair.
He is secretly in love with her.
He doesn’t have proof.
What gift does Mary Warren give to Elizabeth?
A locket
A Bible
A poppet (doll)
A handkerchief
Why is Elizabeth arrested?
The poppet has a needle in it, and Abigail accuses her of witchcraft.
She is found reading strange books.
She cursed Abigail publicly.
She confesses to witchcraft.
What commandment does John Proctor forget when Reverend Hale quizzes him?
Remember the Sabbath day
Honor thy father and mother
Thou shalt not steal
Thou shalt not commit adultery
Why does Mary Warren turn against John Proctor in court?
She is threatened by Abigail and the other girls.
She truly believes he is a witch.
She wants to save Elizabeth.
She is promised money by Danforth.
What does Abigail do when confronted with the truth in court?
She confesses to lying.
She accuses Mary Warren of sending her spirit.
She runs away immediately.
She apologizes to Elizabeth.
Why does Reverend Hale quit the court?
He is accused of witchcraft.
He realizes that the trials are based on lies.
He disagrees with Judge Danforth’s verdicts.
He is called away to Boston.
What happens to Giles Corey?
He is hanged for witchcraft.
He is pressed to death with large stones.
He confesses and is freed.
He escapes to another town.
Why does Elizabeth lie about John’s affair when questioned in court?
She wants to protect his reputation.
She doesn’t know about it.
She hates Abigail.
She hopes to be released.
What do Abigail and Mercy Lewis do at the end of the play?
They are arrested for perjury.
They are hanged with the others.
They steal Parris’s money and flee Salem.
They confess and beg forgiveness.
Why does Danforth refuse to postpone the executions?
He fears appearing weak and inconsistent.
He believes all the accused are guilty.
He has orders from the governor.
He wants to punish Proctor specifically.
Why does John Proctor tear up his confession?
He realizes it is a lie and wants to keep his honor.
He wants to die a martyr for the Church.
Elizabeth asks him to.
Hale tells him it will save his soul.
What happens to Reverend Parris by the end of the play?
He leaves Salem, broken and penniless.
He becomes the new judge.
He confesses to witchcraft.
He is executed.
How does Elizabeth describe John at the end of the play?
He is a sinner still.
He has his goodness now.
He has failed our family.
