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The Crucible | Quiz

Arthur Miller
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The Crucible | Quiz

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1)

Giles Corey asks Hale to explain his wife's behavior. What particular behavior is he concerned about? (from Act 1, Pages 32-48)

His wife has decided to become a nurse.
His wife doesn't go to church anymore.
His wife has stopped talking.
His wife reads a lot of books.
2)

Which character has a chance at a happy ending? (from Epilogue)

Mrs. Putnam.
Elizabeth Proctor.
Abigail.
Tituba.
3)

Abigail adds a name to Tituba's list of people working with the devil. What is that name? (from Act 1, Pages 32-48)

Bridget Bishop.
Elizabeth Proctor.
Rebecca Nurse.
Mrs. Putnam.
4)

What two things does Tituba say the devil claimed he would give her if she did what he asked? (from Act 1, Pages 32-48)

Food and water.
Money and fame.
Clothing and shelter.
Her freedom and a way back to Barbados.
5)

Hale asks if these two men's children are "stricken" as well. Their children are not ill. Who are they? (from Act 1, Pages 32-48)

Mr. Putnam and John Proctor.
Cheever and Danforth.
Giles and John Proctor.
Mr. Putnam and Parris.
6)

What is incriminating about the doll found in John Proctor's house toward the end of Act 2? (from Act 2)

A woman of Elizabeth's age shouldn't be playing with dolls.
It has a needle in it and Abigail was found with a needle in her stomach.
Mary stuck the doll with a needle in order to hurt Abigail.
Elizabeth created the doll as a Voodoo tool.
7)

What is serving as a symbol of a scar to show that though the trials are over, they must not be forgotten? (from Epilogue)

The spoiled children.
The disappearance of Parris.
The empty houses.
The spoiled farms.
8)

What is the definition of the word crucible? (from Epilogue)

A crucible is a rule of thumb in a given situation.
A crucible is an unwavering ideal.
A crucible is a serious test of patience or beliefs.
A crucible is where they hang people.
9)

What is Martha Corey accused of? (from Act 2)

Making a Voodoo doll of Abigail.
Cursing Elizabeth Proctor.
Killing a Mrs. Putnam's children.
Cursing a local farmer's pigs.
10)

What does Betty wake from her trance to do? (from Act 1, Pages 32-48)

Sings a psalm.
Scream and writhes.
Add more names to the list.
Drink a glass of water.
11)

What is Hale doing at the prison in Act 4? (from Act 4)

Trying to convince the girls to admit they lied.
Trying to convince the girls to try to escape with him.
Trying to get the girls to come back to the trials with him.
Trying to get the girls to confess to save them from execution.
12)

In Act 2, John Proctor makes a promise to Elizabeth Proctor. What is it? (from Act 2)

To bring her home soon.
Not to drink too much.
Never to talk to Abigail again.
To take care of Mary.
13)

When the girls list the other names of people they've seen with the devil, what does Hale do? (from Act 1, Pages 32-48)

Issues a death warrant.
Sends for them to be brought back in irons.
Sends Parris to jail.
Laughs and says that is ridiculous.
14)

What were Giles Corey's final words? (from Act 4)

"More weight."
"She lies."
"Forgive me."
"More life."
15)

Which two women does Tituba say she saw with the devil? (from Act 1, Pages 32-48)

Elizabeth and Abigail.
Rebecca Nurse and Mrs. Putnam.
Mary and Mercy.
Sarah Good and Goody Osburn.
16)

Who claims the list of witnesses is an attack on the court? (from Act 3)

Parris.
Mr. Putnam.
Giles.
Hale.
17)

Who says that if John Proctor is executed he will consider himself a murderer? (from Act 4)

Hale.
Danforth.
Parris.
Giles.
18)

When Elizabeth is asked why she fired Abigail, what does she say? (from Act 3)

She fired Abigail for witchcraft.
She fired Abigail for trying to kill her.
She fired Abigail out of jealousy.
She fired Abigail for being lazy.
19)

What did Parris do after the trials? (from Epilogue)

He was destitute and beged for money.
He left town and disappears.
He went off in search of Abigail.
He had an affair with Elizabeth Proctor.
20)

In what year was this play written? (from Epilogue)

1952.
1953.
1966.
1982.
21)

What is Rebecca Nurse charged with? (from Act 2)

The murder of Elizabeth Proctor.
The murder of Giles Corey.
The murder of Ruth and Betty.
The murder of the Putnam children.
22)

Early in Act 3, John Proctor hands Danforth something in court. What is it? (from Act 3)

A signed deposition.
An arrest warrant.
The deed to Parris' house.
A kettle with a frog in it.
23)

Cheever and Herrick arrive at the Proctor's with an arrest warrant. Who is it for? (from Act 2)

Parris.
Mercy.
Elizabeth.
Mary.
24)

In the end of Act 3, someone calls John Proctor "the devil's man" and betrays him. Who is it? (from Act 3)

Tituba.
Mercy Lewis.
Mary Warren.
Abigail.
25)

What does Abigail accuse Tituba of making her do? (from Act 1, Pages 32-48)

Drink blood.
Lie.
Run away from home.
Take her clothes off.
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