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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. What are the farmers fighting over when Parris is trying to help them?
2. How much was stolen from Parris' strongbox?
3. How many character witnesses are on John Proctor's list?
4. What does Cheever accuse John Proctor of doing on the Sabbath?
5. John Proctor says there is only one thing keeping him from confessing. What is it?
Short Essay Questions
1. Danforth asks Mary to do something to prove that she was faking with the other girls. What is it and does she do it?
2. Why is John Proctor arrested at the end of Act 3?
3. Why won't Danforth just pardon Rebecca Nurse?
4. In nearby Andover, the courts were overthrown and now Parris wants Danforth to delay any more trials. What is he worried about?
5. What commandment does John Proctor forget and why?
6. John Proctor brings a long list of witnesses to attest to the fact that his wife and others never associated with the devil. Why is this list not helpful?
7. Toward the end of Act 3, John Proctor finally attacks Abigail physically in court. What sends him over the edge?
8. Why is Danforth suspicious of Hale?
9. Who is the only person that cares that John Proctor and Giles don't have lawyers? Why is he concerned?
10. Elizabeth is worried that Abigail will do something and she turns out to be right. What is it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
This play is centered around the blame game. When Abigail is afraid of trouble she blames Tituba. When Tituba feels threatened she blames Sarah Good. Witchcraft is a scapegoat for the death of Mrs. Putnam's children. Some claim that American's lack personal responsibility. To what extent is this an accurate statement about American society today? Use specific examples from the play and modern life to support all claims.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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