Crucible
Proctor believes that Abigail accuses Elizabeth of witchcraft because
Abigail wants to punish Proctor for rejecting her
What development causes Mary Warren to recant her confession and rejoin Abigail and the other girls?
Abigail's pretending to be attacked by Mary's spirit
In anger, Proctor calls Hale "Pontius Pilate." Proctor's intention is to
Accuse Hale of doing injustice by doing nothing.
When Mary says that the crowd parted for Abigail like the sea for Israel, she makes
An allusion to the Bible.
Mrs. Putnam's comments suggest that her primary motivation in hunting for witches is
Anger at having lost her children.
From the comments of Parris in Act I, his concern for his daughter seems primarily based on his
Anxiety about his reputation.
When Elizabeth says to Proctor, "The magistrate sits in your heart that judges you," she means that Proctor
Carries the knowledge of his own guilt.
Which of the following pairs of categories would not be useful for organizing the characters in Act III?
Christians and non-Christians
Thomas Putnam's attitude toward Reverend Parris is one of
Contempt.
From Act I, it can be inferred that the Puritans associated the forest with
Disorder and Evil.
Francis Nurse tells the judges that the girls are frauds. Hathorne's response is, "This is contempt, sir, contempt!" What is this an example of?
Dramatic irony
Which idea about the play is applicable today?
Fear and suspicion can lead to perversions of justice.
Why does Reverend Parris send for Reverend Hale?
Hale is considered an expert in matters of witchcraft and the Devil
What motivates Hale's attempt to intervene on behalf of Proctor?
Hale's commitment to the truth
What is Proctor's attitude toward Parris?
He believes that Parris is too interested in wealth
Hathorne's comments to Giles Corey and Francis Nurse imply that he wants to arrest them because
He believes they are challenging his authority.
Why does Proctor forget the commandment forbidding adultery?
He has a guilty conscience.
When Hale appears at the Proctors' door, he is described as "different now—drawn a little, and there is a quality of deference, even of guilt, about his manner now." What accounts for this change?
He has seen events go beyond his expectations in Salem.
Danforth treats Parris with contempt because
He sees that Parris is motivated by fear for his own safety and reputation
From the scene in which the girls are alone, what can be inferred as the basis of Abigail's influence over the other girls?
Her social position as the minister's niece
What is Reverend Parris upset about at the opening of Act I?
His daughter's condition and the possible connection to her inappropriate activities in the woods
Proctor's comment to Mary Warren, "It's strange work for a Christian girl to hang old women," implies that he thinks Mary's behavior is
Hypocritical
Which word best describes John Proctor's words and actions in Act I?
Independent
What idea about the law is conveyed by Danforth's determination to proceed with the executions immediately?
Injustice may be committed in the name of the law.
Why is Parris's charge of conspiracy effective?
It appeals to Danforth's fears of subversion.
Why is the phrase "out of her infinite charity" in the following passage an example of verbal irony? -- "MARY WARREN, (screaming at him): No, I love God; I go your way no more. I love God, I bless God. Sobbing, she rushes to ABIGAIL. Abby, Abby, I'll never hurt you more! (They all watch, as ABIGAIL, out of her infinite charity, reaches out and draws the sobbing MARY to her, and then looks up to DANFORTH).
It contradicts the audience's knowledge about Abigail's true nature.
How does Mrs. Putnam justify sending Ruth to Tituba?
Mrs. Putnam feels she deserves to know why she has had to endure the deaths of seven children.
When Proctor refuses to condemn others to save himself, his behavior contrasts most strongly with the behavior of
Parris
Which character represents the tactic of making personal attacks on the integrity of witnesses?
Parris
What is implied about human nature by the number of accusations that are brought forth?
People want to find a scapegoat when things go wrong for them.
Which theme is reflected by Proctor's decision to tear up the confession?
Personal honor determines the worth of one's self.
Which of the following is a consequence of Mary's going back to the side of the girls?
Proctor is arrested.
The climax of Act IV occurs when
Proctor refuses to sign the confession.
Which phrase best describes Abigail Williams's character?
Proud and Manipulative
This passage is from the background information at the opening of Act I. For what detail that comes out later in Act I does this information prepare you?
Putnam arguing with Proctor about a piece of land to which both men lay claim
Proctor's determination to preserve his good name speaks to the McCarthy era of the 1950's in that
Reputations were ruined by irresponsible accusations
During the presentation of the evidence, Proctor's behavior toward Danforth can best be described as
Respectful
What character does not fit into one of these categories: accuser, accused, court official?
Reverend Hale
Given this piece of information from the stage directions, what can readers conclude about Tituba's behavior at the end of Act I?
She is so sure that trouble will befall her that she plays along with Hale as he pushes her for information.
What is Mary's motive in giving the "poppet" to Elizabeth?
She wants to plant evidence of witchcraft in Elizabeth's house.
What lesson has Elizabeth Proctor learned during her three months' imprisonment?
That one should not judge human frailty too harshly
What is the setting of Act II of The Crucible?
The Proctors' home, eight days after the girls have begun to accuse people
The setting of Act IV is
The Salem jail, the autumn after the trial.
What is ironic about calling the confessions of witchcraft "coming to God"?
The confessions are lies and therefore sins against God.
What can the audience infer from Judge Hathorne's questioning of Martha Corey at the beginning of Act III?
The court presumes that anyone accused of witchcraft is guilty.
Which type of figure is represented by Ezekiel Cheever?
The naive witness who harms others by cooperating in an unjust process
When Rebecca Nurse is charged, Hale is troubled. What does he intend to point out by this allusion to the story that the Devil was once an angel? "An hour before the Devil fell, God thought him beautiful in Heaven."
The powerful skills of deception the Devil has
Parris hopes that Rebecca Nurse and John Proctor will confess because he believes that
Their confessions will confirm the justice of all the trials and executions.
What can be inferred from Act I about the attitude of Puritans toward their slaves?
They saw their slaves as being only a step removed from paganism.
Which of the following sentences best describes the relationship between John and Elizabeth Proctor at the opening of Act II?
They seem ill at ease together.
A theme represented by Danforth's behavior is that
Those in power tend to act in the interest of preserving power.
Why does Hale want Proctor to confess to witchcraft?
To save Proctor from execution
What is Proctor's main purpose in bringing Mary Warren to court?
To save his wife from condemnation
Hale's interview with Proctor reveals Hale to be
Troubled but rigid.
After Proctor is taken off to execution, Parris urges Elizabeth to go to her husband in order to
Try once more to persuade him to confess.
Which of the following words best characterizes Mary Warren?
Vicious
