1. Crucible Anticipation Guide

2. True or False: You must explain why you agree or disagree with the statement; jot an example or two from history to support your response.
The truth and right always prevail.
It is possible for human beings who appear to be agreeable and normal to be knowingly and fully committed to evil.
Those who condone evil by not protesting it are as guilty as those who commit it.
Life is worth holding on to at all cost.
If the majority of people believe a statement is true, then it must be true.

3. True or False: You must explain why you agree or disagree with the statement; jot an example or two from history to support your response
You can always rely on a person in charge to do what's right.
It is okay to lie or cheat as long as you don’t get caught.
Going to church helps to make you a good person.
I am willing to accept the consequences of my actions.
I would lie to help a friend or family member or a good person.

4. List the top five sinners in the history of mankind
List the top five sinners in the history of mankind. Explain briefly why you’ve chosen each.

5. List Five things for which people have been willing to die.

6. Is there any principle beyond love for family for which you would give your life? If so, what? Why?

7. The following list contains the personal offenses committed by the characters of The Crucible. Arrange the offenses according to your opinion of the worst being 1 to the least serious being 10.

8. 1 is the worst 10 is the least serious
Vengeance
Bearing false witness against another
Adultery
Greed for property
Blind conformity to mass thought
Cowardice
Abuse of power
Lying to protect another Lying to protect one’s self
Manipulating others through fear

9. Nothing is easier than self-deceit
Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true.
Explain the meaning of the saying below:

10. A man is a lion for his own cause.
Explain the meaning of the saying below:

11. A man is a lion for his own cause.
Explain the meaning of the saying below:

12. There is more self-love than love in jealousy
Explain the meaning of the saying below:

13. Honesty is a fine jewel, but much out of fashion.
Explain the meaning of the saying below: