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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 Elizabeth blame herself for John's infidelity?

2. In court, Abigail claims that Mary is bewitching her by doing what to her?

3. John Proctor tears something to pieces in Act 2. What is it?

4. What does Tituba say she and her "roommate" are doing in the room in Act 4?

5. Who is surprised that the people of Salem haven't overthrown the courts already?

Short Essay Questions

1. Giles thinks Mr. Putnam has other motives for suggesting witchcraft. What does Giles accuse Mr. Putnam of?

2. What is Giles' wife accused of when she is arrested for witchcraft?

3. Why is John Proctor arrested at the end of Act 3?

4. Elizabeth is worried that Abigail will do something and she turns out to be right. What is it?

5. Why is John Proctor angry at Mary Warren?

6. In nearby Andover, the courts were overthrown and now Parris wants Danforth to delay any more trials. What is he worried about?

7. Describe Tituba's state of mind at the opening of Act 4.

8. When Parris visits the prison, he appears tired and stressed out. Why?

9. Danforth asks Mary to do something to prove that she was faking with the other girls. What is it and does she do it?

10. Why doesn't John Proctor want to go to the trials and show that Abigail is lying?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one character from the play. To what extent does selfishness lead this character through the play? Does this self-focus serve as an advantage or a disadvantage to that character? How do the other characters view this selfish behavior? What is Miller trying to tell the reader by using the theme of selfishness with this character? Use specific examples to support all claims.

Essay Topic 2

How is witchcraft viewed in modern society? Compare and contrast the witches in the Crucible to a modern "witch." The student can use characters from movies, fiction, non-fiction, and television shows in his/her answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is the most important lesson to be learned from this play? Use specific examples to support all claims.

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