Crucible Reverse Jeopardy Characters Literary Terms Plot Events Setting Quote Significance 100 200 300 400 500
Who is the protagonist of The Crucible?
John Proctor Back
Who are the Antagonists of The Crucible?
Abigail and Danforth Back
Why is Parris so afraid to have Betty named as a witch?
He could lose his job and reputation. Back
How do John Proctor and Rebecca Nurse see the events differently from the rest of the community?
They think the whole situation is fake and that it will just blow over after a while. Back
Mary Warren “I’m- I am an official of the court, they say, and I-”
Mary has a new sense of power and likes to feel important. Back
What does Rev. Hale possibly believe regarding the guilt of people by the end of Act 2?
Perhaps innocent people are being accused. Back
Why do people “part like the sea” when Abigail enters the room?
They fear her power to accuse them. Back
Why does Mary Warren continue to accuse people even after first admitting that Abigail is a fraud?
She is afraid of Abigail. Back
Which character is the center of all the land disputes?
Thomas Putnam Back
What does Abigail mean when she states, “Think you be so mighty that the power of Hell may not turn your wits? Beware of it!”
I can accuse you (Danforth) just as easily as anyone else. Back
Where does The Crucible take place?
Salem, Massachusetts Back
In what year does the Salem Witch Trial take place?
1692-1693 Back
What about the Puritan mindset made it possible to accept the events of the trial?
High religious focus and the focus on the spiritual realm. Back
What can you conclude about Parris after a dagger is thrown at him?
He is fearful for his life. Or He was hated by the community. Back
Daily Double
How does Danforth handle the accusations against his court?
He finds reasons not to listen to evidence regarding his failing court. Back
What can you conclude from the references made to the town of Andover?
People have rebelled and overthrown the courts in Andover. Back
Which two people would be considered an example of a literary Foil?
Parris and Hale or Mary Warren and Abigail Back
Why is it important to Danforth and Parris that Proctor confess?
It will prove that the court was right. Back
What is the mood of the play after the opening scene of Act 3?
Dark and Despairing Back
Elizabeth states, “He have his goodness now”
He now has self-respect and a good heart He now has self-respect and a good heart. Or She and God have forgiven him. Back
What event foreshadows the accusing of Elizabeth Proctor?
The poppet that Abigail secretly places a needle into and has Mary Warren deliver to Elizabeth. Back
What is the climax of Act 3?
Proctor is accused Back
What is implied by John’s statement, “It is my name”
John does not want to discredit his name with a lie John does not want to discredit his name with a lie. It is more important to have honor than life. Back
Why are Tituba and Goody Good some of the first characters to be accused?
They are of lower social status Back
Who Said,” I take it on my soul, but who else may surely tell us what person murdered my babies?”
Mrs. Putnam Back