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According to the dramatic exposition at the beginning of The Crucible, what fueled the Salem witch hunt depicted in the play?
the opportunity to publicly share one's sins by pinning them on the victim; the feeling of repression caused by the forced order of the theocracy; the chance to take revenge on hated neighbors and enemies
In the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson describes the king's actions and policies as "absolute despotism," "abuses and usurpations," "repeated injuries and usurpations," and so on. What best describes the purpose of such language?
Part A: The language provides logical evidence of the failings of the king. Part B: The language is intense and extreme.
In The Crucible, Act IV, what important message about life is conveyed by Proctor's decision to tear up the confession?
Personal honor determines the worth of one's self.
John Proctor engages in external conflicts with several characters in Act II of The Crucible, including his wife, Elizabeth. What best describes the main source of strife between them?
Proctor's past relationship with Abigail
The following passage is from the dramatic exposition at the beginning of Act I of The Crucible. For what later event in Act I does this information prepare the reader? 'Long-held hatreds of neighbors could now be openly expressed, and vengeance taken, despite the Bible's charitable injunctions. Land-lust which had been expressed before by constant bickering over boundaries and deeds, could now be elevated to the arena of morality....'
Putnam's argument with Proctor about a piece of woodland to which both men lay claim
In Act I of The Crucible, which two characters do not want to participate in the work of Mr. Hale?
Rebecca and Proctor
What is the central idea put forth in the Declaration of Independence?
The American colonies are justified in rejecting British rule and setting up a new government.
America's Constitution: A Biography quotes from the Preamble to the Constitution: "We the People of the United States, ... do ordain and establish this Constitution..." What best describes the special importance of the Preamble?
The Preamble emphasizes that the citizens have decided how they will be ruled.
Know the definition of the word defamation
the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.
Know the definition of the word despotism
the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.
Know what condemnation means.
the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.
Know the definition of the word exercise.
activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness.
In Act III of The Crucible, what causes Mary Warren to recant her confession and rejoin Abigail and the other girls?
Abigail's pretending to be attacked by the yellow bird
What argument most logically follows from Jefferson's expressed ideas in the Declaration of Independence?
Any form of government that suppresses people's freedoms should be overthrown.
Which sentence best explains why Danforth responds so angrily to Hale's point of view in the following passage from Act III of The Crucible. Hale: There is a prodigious fear of this court in the country- Danforth, angered now: Reproach me not with the fear in the country; there is fear in the country because there is a moving plot to topple Christ in the country! Hale: But it does not follow that everyone accused is part of it. Danforth: No uncorrupted man may fear this court, Mr. Hale! None!
Danforth identifies himself with the court, so he takes Hale's comments as an attack on his integrity.
What quotation from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano is an example of a personal reflection that supports Equiano's purpose?
Every circumstance I met with, served only to render my state more painful, and heightened my apprehensions, and my opinion of the cruelty of the whites.
In his Speech in the Convention, Franklin states, "The opinions I have had of [the Constitution's] errors I sacrifice to the public good." Which of the following statements best explains why Franklin feels that it is his public duty to overlook the Constitution's errors?
Franklin believes that swift agreement on a national government will be of great benefit to the people.
When Hale appears at the Proctors' door in Act II of The Crucible, he is described as "different now—drawn a little, and there is a quality of deference, even of guilt, about his manner now." What internal conflict accounts for this change?
He feels guilty for allowing events to spiral out of control in Salem.
According to his Speech in the Convention, what is Benjamin Franklin's overall opinion of the proposed Constitution?
He has some objections to it.
Which inference about Judge Hathorne's personality is best supported by the way he questions Martha Corey at the beginning of Act III of The Crucible?
He is dogmatic and seems to presume that an accusation of witchcraft is proof of guilt.
In Act II of The Crucible, what is most clearly Reverend Hale's reason for visiting the Proctors?
He wants to gather information about the Proctors to make his personal evaluation of them.
In Act II of The Crucible, John Proctor tells Mary Warren, "It's strange work for a Christian girl to hang old women." What is he most likely implying about Mary's behavior?
It is hypocritical.
In the opening sentence of the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln refers to the United States as having been "conceived in Liberty." What best explains why Lincoln emphasizes the notion of liberty in the speech?
It portrays the Civil War as a continuation of the United States' enduring commitment to liberty and equality.
Read the following passage from The Interesting Narrative of Life of Olaudah Equiano. How does this passage help readers understand the Africans? 'During our passage, I first saw flying fishes, which surprised me very much;they used frequently to fly across the ship, and any of them fell on the deck. I also now first saw the use of the quadrant; I had often with astonishment seenthe mariners make observations with it, and I could not think what it meant.'
It shows that they had been taken into a world completely beyond their experience.
In the Bible, Jesus goes alone into the wilderness, where he overcomes temptations presented by the Devil and proves his devotion to God. Read the following allusion to that journey in Act IV of The Crucible. Hale: Goody Proctor, I have gone this three month like our Lord into the wilderness. I have sought a Christian way.... What best describes the effect of Hale's comparison of his journey to Christ's?
The allusion emphasizes the sincerity of Hale's belief in his newfound understanding.
Read the following speech from Act IV of The Crucible. Parris: Tonight, when I open my door to leave my house—a dagger clattered to the ground.... You cannot hang this sort. There is danger for me. I dare not step outside at night! What best explains why Parris feels threatened?
The townspeople are outraged that genuinely good people are being executed.
Read Amendment VIII from the Bill or Rights. 'Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.' Explain the rights guaranteed in this amendment.
This amendment prohibits the federal government from imposing unduly harsh penalties on criminal defendants, either as the price for obtaining
In The Crucible, Act III, what does Proctor mean when he tells Danforth, "********s our kind especially, and we will burn, we will burn together."?
We who commit wrongs knowingly are the most guilty of all.
Read the following speech from Act IV of The Crucible. Proctor: You have made your magic now, for now I do think I see some shred of goodness in John Proctor. Not enough to weave a banner with, but white enough to keep it from such dogs. What best accounts for Proctor's newfound belief in the goodness of his own nature in the last moments of his life?
because he refused to incriminate Rebecca and the others
Read this sentence from Franklin's Speech in the Convention: If every one of us, in returning to our constituents, were to report the objections he has had to it, and endeavor to gain partisans in support of them, we might prevent its being generally received, and thereby lose all the salutary effects and great advantages resulting naturally in our favor among foreign nations, as well as among ourselves, from our real or apparent unanimity. Franklin here uses the technique of concession—acknowledging his opponents' argument. How does his concession strengthen his own argument?
by pointing out that his opponents' recommendations are liable to make the new government fail
In the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln urges his listeners to join him to "resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain." How does Lincoln believe that Americans can give the soldiers' deaths purpose and meaning?
by working toward a resolution that would preserve the Union's stability
Know the definition of the word tyranny?
cruel and oppressive government or rule.
Know the definition of the word dedicate.
devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose.
As suggested in Act I of The Crucible, what best describes how Hale feels about coming to Salem to suppress witchcraft?
he is alert and excited
What is Proctor most likely trying to tell Abigail in the following dialogue from Act I of The Crucible? Proctor: Abby, I may think of you softly from time to time. But I will cut off my hand before I'll ever reach for you again. Wipe it out of mind. We never touched, Abby. Abigail: Aye, but we did. Proctor: Aye, but we did not.
he wants Abigail to accept that their romantic relationship is over
Know the definition of the word consecrate?
make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose.
Know what the word adamant means.
refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
Know the definition of the word dejected.
sad and depressed; dispirited.
Read this description of a situation, and then answer the question based on your understanding of the Bill of Rights. 'During a routine traffic stop, the police checked the driver's license, and no ticket was issued. However, during the same stop, they took the passenger's cell phone without her permission and looked through her emails and text messages. A few days later, the passenger went to court to file a formal complaint.' What rights of the passenger may have been disregarded?
the right to freedom from an unjustified search
Read these sentences from The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano. 'One day [the white slave traders] had taken a number of fishes; and when they had killed and satisfied themselves with as many as they thought fit, to our astonishment who were on deck, rather than give any of them to us to eat, as we expected, they tossed the remaining fish into the sea again, although we begged and prayed for some as well as we could, but in vain...' What is the most likely reason the author included this event in his narrative?
to show the slave traders' cruelty in the face of the Africans' dire need
Know the definition of the word eminent
used to emphasize the presence of a positive quality.
According to the Preamble Bill of Rights, why was the Bill of Rights considered necessary?
was needed to protect the people against abuse of power by the government
Know the meaning of remorseless.
without regret or guilt.
