English 3A Unit 2
The Nurses
They enjoy the high opinion most people have of them.
At the beginning of the play, Reverend Parris is troubled about Betty because he is concerned
about the stability of his position in the town.
Vindictive
acting in revenge
Propitiation
acting of calming
The relationship between John Proctor and Abigail Williams is
adulterous and short-lived.
John Proctor's moral dilemma in the play is his
decision about conforming to society
Fiend
devil, evil sprit
According to the Puritans, man is born _____.
evil
You can infer from this excerpt that, according to Edwards, God hates _____
evil thoughts and behavior
The Puritans believed that the "elect", the chosen ones, would enter heaven when they died, and they would be joined by those who earned their way into heaven by doing good works. True or False
false
Calumny
false, or ill will statement
Trepidation
fear
At the top of page 99, the "slender thread" that the author says sinners hang by suggests their
frailty
Providence
guidance of God
Proctor is frustrated because _____.
he seems unable to regain his wife's trust
According to "To My Dear and Loving Husband," Bradstreet seems to believe that a loving and loyal relationship between husband and wife
is a sign that they will attain eternal life in heaven
Because of the court hearings, Mary Warren _____.
is filled with her own self-importance
The poppet that Mary Warren gives to Elizabeth is significant because it
is used as evidence against Elizabeth
Edwards presents God as _____.
powerful and threatening
In the beginning of the play, Reverend Hale can be described as
proud to be the "expert" on witchcraft.
The third stanza of "Upon the Burning of Our House" reveals Bradstreet's belief that
she should accept what happens as God's will
Tituba gives Reverend Hale the names of many people who supposedly have had contact with the devil because she believes that
she will die if she doesn't confess.
In his sermon, Edwards says that __
so far, God has been merciful, even to those who are undeserving sinners who turn their backs on God face harsh consequences
In her poem, Bradstreet's emotions range from
sorrow to acceptance
Malign
speak evil
At the beginning of Act II, the relationship between Elizabeth and John Proctor is _____.
strained
Arthur Miller's writing of The Crucible was sparked by his disgust with ____
the McCarthy investigations
McCarthyism
the practice of making accusations of disloyalty, especially in instances unsupported by proof
The Puritans believed that from the beginning of time, God had chosen a select few for salvation, and those not chosen were destined for damnation. True or False
true
The Puritans saw themselves as God's chosen people. True or False
true
The witch hunt is able to progress rapidly because some people, such as Thomas Putnam, have many grievances with others.
true
Diabolical
Devilish
Why did crucible gain a new meaning in 1645?
During the period 1645 - 1647, persecution and execution of witches was rife in England.
alliteration
Repetition of consonant sounds
Which of the following statements is true about the writings of Bradstreet and Edwards?
She focuses on being faithful to God; he refers to those who turn their backs on God
Edwards believes that even though God is wrathful, His grace is extended to those who repent. True or False
true
Goody Putnam believes in witchcraft because she has laid seven babies unbaptized in the earth.
true
In a theocracy, what is immoral would also be considered illegal. True or False
true
Puritans believed that repentance, as well as personal salvation, depended on the grace of God. True or False
true
Elizabeth asks Proctor to tell the courts that _____
Abby has said that witchcraft is not involved
Who is the "mighty Architect" in line 44?
God
Reverend Paris
He believes that he is constantly persecuted.
Reverend Hale
He is a "scholar" who is summoned to Salem.
Giles Corey
He talks too much and doesn't hear well.
Abigail
Her capacity for dissembling is limitless.
Tituba
In her forties, she has learned that trouble usually lands on her back.
Putnams
Vindictive and bitter; they believe their name is not as high in the village as they would have it.
McCarthyism ultimately proved to be
the use of the ?big lie? in the name of Americanism and security Correct
At the beginning of the act, Proctor says, "It's winter in here yet." Note that this is a double entendre because it means two things at the same time. The literal meaning is that there are no signs of spring. The figurative meaning is that _____.
there is a coolness in the relationship
The stage directions of the play describe Reverend Hale externally. Parris summons Reverend Hale to Salem _____.
to prove that witchcraft does not exist in Salem.
Anne Bradstreet was the first published poet in America. True or False
true
Anne Bradstreet's poems are deeply personal. True or False
true
