WorksheetsStudy This: The Crucible: Acts 2, 3 and 4
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 26mins
What does Judge Danforth ask Elizabeth Proctor in Act 2?
In Act 2, who gives Elizabeth Proctor a hand-sewn poppet when they return home from the trials?
Mary Warren
Abigail Williams
John Proctor
Tituba
What important information does Mary Warren share with the Proctors about the events in Salem?
Elizabeth has been named in court as a possible witch.
The witch trials have been postponed.
John Proctor has been summoned to testify.
Reverend Hale has left Salem.
Which commandment does John Proctor forget when Reverend Hale quizzes him?
Whom do Ezekiel Cheever and Herrick, the marshal, come to the Proctor home to arrest?
To what does John Proctor demand Mary Warren testify?
Why does Proctor hesitate to reveal Abigail's lies to the court?
He fears Abigail will accuse him of witchcraft.
He worries Elizabeth will not support him.
He lacks proof of Abigail's dishonesty.
He is concerned about his reputation in town.
Why does Mary Warren hesitate to testify against Abigail in court?
She fears losing her job with the Proctors.
She worries Abigail will seek revenge on her.
She believes Abigail is telling the truth.
She thinks the judges will ignore her testimony.
What new responsibility does Mary Warren claim she has that prevents her from doing household chores?
She must help with the laundry.
She is required to attend church daily.
She is now an Official of the Court.
She must care for the children.
When Cheever and Herrick visit the Proctors' home, what item do they discover that becomes significant in the investigation?
a silver candlestick
a poppet
a letter
a broomstick
Which quote best illustrates that Proctor’s feelings toward Parris influence his religious practices?
“Francis Nurse made them, y’know, and a sweeter hand never touched metal.”
“It may be I have been too quick to bring the man to book”
“I see no light of God in that man.”
“In the book of record that Mr. Parris keeps, I note that you are rarely in the church on Sabbath Day.”
After months of strain following John and Abby's affair, which of the following lines best illustrates John's effort to rebuild trust with Elizabeth?
“I will bring you some flowers from the field.”
“I have no business in Salem.”
“Let you look to your own improvement.”
“Because it speaks deceit, and I am honest!”
In Act 2 of The Crucible, Mary Warren stands up to John Proctor and insists that she will continue attending court, despite his objections. Later, when pressured to testify against Abigail, she breaks down and refuses. What does this shift in Mary Warren's behavior suggest about her character?
It shows that Mary Warren is secretly working with Abigail to accuse innocent people.
It highlights how easily Mary Warren is manipulated by those in power and how fear influences her decisions.
It proves that Mary Warren is always able to make brave and moral choices, even under pressure.
It demonstrates that Mary Warren is motivated by a desire to protect her own reputation above all else.
In Act 3, what is Reverend Parris's response when John Proctor presents a deposition to the court defending Elizabeth, Martha, and Rebecca?
He considers the deposition carefully and asks for more evidence.
He immediately dismisses the deposition and accuses Proctor of trying to undermine the court.
He expresses concern for the accused women and suggests leniency.
He calls for the arrest of Proctor and the others who signed the deposition.
What happens when Proctor presents Danforth with a testament (signed by 91 people) declaring the good character of the accused women, Martha Corey, Rebecca Nurse, and Elizabeth Proctor?
What does Judge Danforth ask Elizabeth Proctor?
What accusation does Giles Corey make against Thomas Putnam in the court?
He claims Putnam is trying to steal his farm.
He says Putnam is using the trials to acquire more land.
He accuses Putnam of bribing the judges.
He alleges Putnam is related to Abigail Williams.
During the courtroom scene in The Crucible, what do Abby and the girls pretend to see as a sign of Mary Warren's supposed witchcraft?
a shadowy figure
a yellow bird
a floating dagger
a fiery serpent
What does Mary Warren do when the girls turn on her and act attacked?
Who attempts to halt the court's actions towards the end of the Act?
Reverend Hale
Reverend Parris
Judge Danforth
John Proctor
What happened to Abigail?
What does Reverend Hale urge the court to do regarding those sentenced to death?
delay the executions
forgive those accused
hold new trials for everyone
remove Danforth from his position
What advice does Reverend Hale give to those who have been accused of witchcraft?
He urges them to confess, even if it means lying, to avoid execution.
He asks them to undergo more tests to prove their innocence.
He pressures them to name other supposed witches.
He encourages them to celebrate their freedom in jail.
When Elizabeth is asked for advice about John's decision, how does she respond?
She urges him to confess to save himself.
She insists he should die for his principles.
She says the choice is his alone and she cannot judge him.
She begs him to flee with her.
exhibiting an often wearisome tendency to quarrels and disputes
a sworn statement in writing made under oath before an authorized member of the court
skeptically; with disbelief
in a manner of feeling or showing no emotion
stubbornly refusing to change one's mind or position
pliant
adamant
capricious
docile
willing to make amends
conciliatory
prodigious
adamant
beguile
Aiden was able to lead his team by deception during the negotiation, making them believe his intentions were genuine. Which word best describes Aiden's approach?
concilliatory
prodigious
adamant
beguile
Abigail walked into the science fair and saw a machine that was strange, unusual, and sometimes portentous; it was extraordinary in bulk, quantity, or degree. What word best describes the machine?
tantalized
prodigious
adamant
beguile
Mason was on a strict diet, but his friends would often eat delicious desserts right in front of him, never offering any. This was a way to tease or torment him by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach. What word best describes what Mason experienced?
tantalized
prodigious
adamant
beguile
During a heated debate, Mason made remarks that insulted or showed contempt for God. What is this act called?
conjure
perplexed
blasphemy
indignant
Samuel was reading an ancient book that described how to summon a devil or spirit by invocation or incantation; to practice magical arts. What word best describes what Samuel was trying to do?
conjure
perplexed
blasphemy
indignant
How does fear influence the decisions characters make in Acts 1 and 2? Match the character with their prospective fear.
Reverend Parris
Fear of losing his reputation
Abigail Williams
Fear of punishment
Tituba
Fear of being beaten or executed
Mary Warren
Fear of both Abigail and the court
Elizabeth Proctor
Fear of Abigail’s influence
In what ways does Abigail manipulate the people in Salem? Match each example with its type of manipulation.
Abigail threatens to harm the girls if they tell the truth about the woods.
Fear manipulation
Abigail pretends to see a bird spirit in the courtroom.
Creating false evidence
Abigail blames Tituba to avoid getting in trouble.
Deception
Abigail flirts with John Proctor and reminds him of their affair.
Emotional manipulation
Abigail claims Elizabeth is trying to kill her with a charm.
Victim-playing
Reverend Parris worries that rumors of __________ in his home will damage his reputation in Salem. (a)
Proctor must choose between keeping his good name and telling the __________. (a)
The play suggests plenty about the dangers of judging others without evidence. Put the following scenarios in chronological order as they happened , beginning in Act 1.
Betty and Abigail blame Tituba to avoid punishment.
Reverend Hale interrogates Tituba as if she is already guilty.
Tituba “confesses” under pressure and names others to save herself.
The girls begin accusing more townspeople without proof.
The court accepts the girls’ accusations as truth with no investigation.
The characters of "The Crucible" evolve and change over the course of the play as their foundational beliefs are called into question. In your opinion, which character had the most dramatic evolution over the course of the play?
(a)
