Crucible Jeopardy Characters Literary Terms Plot Events Setting McCarthy Trials/Kazan and Miller
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
What became of people who were considered part of the communist party?
They were blacklisted. 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
Arthur Miller could best be compared to ____________ who in the play? Elia Kazan could be compared most to ____________?
Miller- Giles Corey- gave no names Kazan- John Proctor – had an affair Back
Where does The Crucible take place? What years?
Salem, Massachusetts (the new Jerusalem) Back
Why is the play called The Crucible?
a severe test for the people of Salem 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; belief that children cannot lie. 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
Kazan and Miller both had parents who were hit hard by_______. The play based on this was ____________.
The Great Depression. They lost everything. Death of a Salesman Back
What event foreshadows the accusing of Elizabeth Proctor?
The poppet with the needle. Back
What is the climax of Act 3?
Proctor is accused Back
Another name for the witchhunts/blacklisting was the ___________.
The Red Scare Back
Why are Tituba and Goody Good some of the first characters to be accused?
They are of lower social status Back
What is HUAC?
The UnAmerican Activities Committee Back