The Crucible Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Crucible Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 124 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Abigail slap Betty in Act 1?

2. How does John Proctor describe Parris' sermons?

3. Why did Parris want the deed to his own house?

4. What does Parris accuse John Proctor of doing to him?

5. Why is Mrs. Putnam suspicious of Sarah Good?

Short Essay Questions

1. Giles tells Hale that John Proctor doesn't believe in witches. What is John Proctor's response?

2. Giles asks Hale about his wife's behavior. What is he concerned about?

3. Why is Rebecca Nurse able to calm Betty?

4. Why might John Proctor not attend Parris' sermons?

5. Why does Abigail threaten Betty and Tituba with death?

6. Rebecca Nurse makes a snide comment to Mrs. Putnam before she leaves Parris' home to go home. What is it and what is she implying?

7. Why was Abigail really fired from being a servant to the Proctors?

8. According to whom would Betty's scream be evidence of witchcraft and why?

9. To what extent is Betty really sick?

10. Does Tituba come up with the idea of other townspeople talking to the devil?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Abigail may be considered an unlikable character. But some would argue that she acted badly due to a lack of love and guidance. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Is Abigail a true villain, or merely a victim of circumstance?

Essay Topic 2

When there is power, there is often corruption. Yet there are different kinds of power. Choose from the following characters and show to what extent he or she had power and then to what extent he or she abused that power: Abigail, Mary Warren, Tituba, Parris, Danforth, Hale. Use specific examples to support all claims.

Essay Topic 3

In America, we speak highly of a separation of church and state. Was this separation made in these trials? Is this lack of separation still a problem in this country? Choose specific examples to support all claims.

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